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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 train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h
    £73–188

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 21m
    £80–154

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 23m

York to Colonsay by train and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage 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, Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 11h 21m.

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