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There are 5 ways to get from Scottish Highlands to Islay by unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, ferry

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    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Oban Ferry Terminalunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    5h 17m

  2. Travel, bus, ferry via Lochgilphead

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort William Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lochnell Streetbus bus 423 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 45m

  3. Travel, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort Williamunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 29m

  4. Travel, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort William Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 21m

  5. Travel, bus to Oban Airport, fly to Colonsay

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort William Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    4h 57m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Scottish Highlands, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Scottish Highlands to Islay. However, you can travel 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 vehicle from Scottish Highlands to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 45m.

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