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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Fort Williamby ferry, taxi, train, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Fort William by ferry, taxi, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the taxi from Oban Ferry Terminal to Fort Williamtaxi
    6h 34m
    £102–209

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Fort Williamtrain
    10h 31m
    £30–137

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Crossbus926
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus915
    11h 8m
    £33–86

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird Onebus
    5h 40m
    £97–213

Isle of Islay to Fort William by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Fort William. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Fort William. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Fort William via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, and Crianlarich in around 10h 31m.

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