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How to get fromIslay to Scottish Highlandsby ferry, unknown, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Scottish Highlands by ferry, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Oban Ferry Terminal to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    5h 32m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    9h 31m

  3. Fly Islay to Glasgow Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    4h 21m

  4. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus bus 918
    4. Walk from Camusnagaul Ferry Pier to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 11m

  5. Fly Colonsay to Oban Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane plane CSA - OBN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Road End to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus bus
    3. Walk from Camusnagaul Ferry Pier to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    5h 17m

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Scottish Highlands via Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Anniesland Cross, and Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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