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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portree to Isle of Islay by bus, ferry, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus915
    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
    12h 7m
    £34–124

  2. Drive, train, ferry

    1. Drive from Portree to Mallaigcar
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    15h 10m
    £90–227

  3. Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Buildingbus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)planeGLA - ILY
    9h 33m
    £113–247

  4. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus915
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Pierbus507
    3. Drive from Pier to Oban Ferry Terminalcar
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    5. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalferryCm9
    14h 26m
    £67–171

  5. Ferry to Benbecula, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Islay (ILY)planeBEB - ILY
    11h 36m
    £302–1,158

  6. Ferry, bus to Stornoway Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry
    2. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus
    3. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY)planeSYY - ILY
    15h 55m

Portree to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, 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 Portree to Hotel via Mallaig, Crianlarich, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 10m.

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