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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 Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 43m
    £52–492

  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 Hotel car parkbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 17m
    £33–88

  3. 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 Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 25m
    £71–196

  4. Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h 14m
    £139–300

  5. Train, bus to Oban, fly to Colonsay

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oban (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    7h 14m
    £66–616

Mallaig to Islay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest 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 Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban 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, Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 17m.

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