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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus918
    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 TerminalferryCm9
    9h 3m
    £23–107

  2. Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead

    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus918
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus423 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    10h 44m
    £24–77

  3. 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 TerminalferryCm9
    10h 53m
    £46–168

  4. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    7h 15m
    £115–262

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus918
    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 TerminalferryCm9
    9h 13m
    £27–498

Mallaig to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest 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 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 bus from Boatyard to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, Station Road, Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 10h 44m.

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