There is 1 way to get from Isle of Islay to Colonsay by bus or ferry
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The distance between Isle of Islay and Colonsay is 24 miles.
The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Colonsay without a car is to line 451 bus and ferry which takes 2h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Isle of Islay to Colonsay, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Colonsay.
What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Colonsay, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Colonsay. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal.
- Phone
- 01496 840 273
- matthew@bmundell.co.uk
- Website
- tourislay.com
Bus from Hotel to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://tourislay.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–30
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £24–30
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