What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs £35 - £110.

How far is it from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye?

The distance between Isle of Colonsay and Island of Skye is 189 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs £35 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 416+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye by ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Station918
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
8h 36m
£38–104
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Station918
3. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaig
4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
8h 52m
£34–497
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
10h 24m
£54–156
Ferry, bus via Corran Ferry Junction
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Corran Ferry Junction918
3. Take the bus from Corran Ferry Junction to Ferry Road End915
8h 53m
£39–104

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Isle of Colonsay, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Colonsay to Island of Skye. However, you can take the taxi to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Station Road, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Ferry Road End. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Colonsay to Armadale Ferry Terminal via Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Station Road, Bus Station, Fort William, Mallaig, and Mallaig in around 8h 52m.

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