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How to get fromYork to Colonsayby train, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from York to Colonsay by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 53m
    £73–243

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 55m
    £80–155

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976
    5. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry
    14h 18m

York to Colonsay by train and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between York, England and Colonsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from York to Colonsay. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Colonsay Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 10h 55m.

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