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How to get fromCrinan to Isle of Islayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Crinan to Isle of Islay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Line 425 bus, ferry, line 456 bus, line 451 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canal Basin to Kirk Cottagebus bus 425
    2. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Jura Distillery to Ferry Terminalbus bus 456
    4. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Jur
    5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Hotelbus bus 451
    5h 19m

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Tarbet Hotelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h 24m
    £112–240

  3. Line 426 bus, bus, ferry, line 451 bus

    1. Take the bus from Canal Basin to Lochnell Streetbus bus 426
    2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Hotelbus bus 451
    6h 14m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Crinan to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the line 425 bus to Kirk Cottage, walk to Tayvallich, take the ferry to Craighouse, walk to Jura Distillery, take the line 456 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Feolin Jura 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 bus from Canal Basin to Hotel via Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 14m.

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