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How to get fromMallaig to Isle of Colonsayby bus, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Isle of Colonsay by bus, ferry, or train

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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
    7h 8m
    £28–89

  2. 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
    7h 18m
    £32–480

  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
    9h
    £51–150

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Isle of Colonsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Isle of Colonsay. 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 taxi to Isle of Colonsay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Isle of Colonsay via Fort William, Bus Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 7h 18m.

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