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How to get fromMallaig to Islayby train, bus, ferry or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 918
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 28m
    £27–498

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 918
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus bus 423 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 7m
    £24–78

  3. Bus, ferry via Pine Trees Leisure Park

    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pine Trees Leisure Parkbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Roadbus bus 976 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 3m
    £34–123

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 8m
    £54–166

  5. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h
    £115–272

Mallaig to Islay by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train to Fort William, 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 bus from Boatyard to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Pine Trees Leisure Park, Public Toilets, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 3m.

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