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

The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Isle of Islay is to bus and ferry which costs £22 - £110 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Isle of Islay is to drive and ferry which takes 7h 27m and costs £30 - £130.

How far is it from Mallaig to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Mallaig and Isle of Islay is 150 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mallaig to Isle of Islay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 13m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Mallaig to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Mallaig to Isle of Islay - 4 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Isle of Islay by car, ferry, train, bus, 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.

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
7h 27m
£32–121
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
10h 21m
£23–107
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
12h 13m
£54–173
Train, bus, fly
1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
8h 50m
£116–272

Mallaig to Isle of Islay by train, ferry, and bus

2Weekly Services

12h 13mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 148.9 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Isle of Islay. However, you can drive to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Hotel via Crianlarich, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 13m.

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