What is the cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Islay is to bus and ferry via Lochgilphead which costs £23 - £80 and takes 11h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mallaig to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Islay is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs £110 - £250.

How far is it from Mallaig to Islay?

The distance between Mallaig and Islay is 148 miles.

How do I travel from Mallaig to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Mallaig to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 18m and costs £22 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Mallaig to Islay?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Mallaig to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Islay.

Mallaig to Islay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mallaig to Islay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 918
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 18m
£23–107
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
10h 57m
£54–166
Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 918
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
11h 7m
£24–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
7h 20m
£112–250
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 918
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 28m
£27–498

Mallaig to Islay by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mallaig to Islay.

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Crianlarich, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 57m.

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