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How to get fromPerthshire to Isle of Islayby taxi, train, ferry, bus, plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Perthshire to Isle of Islay by taxi, train, ferry, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Perthshire to Crianlarichtaxi
    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
    9h 30m
    £133–249

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Police Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusE3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    12h 11m
    £74–139

  3. Taxi, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Perthshire to Hill Streettaxi
    2. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    6h 24m
    £135–265

  4. Bus, ferry via Stirling

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cambridge StreetbusX10
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    14h 14m

  5. Drive, bus to Campbeltown, fly

    1. Drive from Perthshire to Lochfyne Oyster Barcar
    2. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Wellpark Cottagesbus
    3. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Islay (ILY)planeCAL - ILY
    14h 18m
    £164–471

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Perthshire to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the taxi to Crianlarich, take the train to Oban, walk 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 vehicle from Perthshire to Hotel via Hill Street, Police Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Argyll Arms Hotel, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 11m.

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