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How to get fromEdinburgh to Isle of Colonsayby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Colonsay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm10 / ...
    7h 7m
    £40–102

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 16m
    £70–173

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 50m
    £130–308

  4. Bus, ferry via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm10 / ...
    7h 26m
    £50–128

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Colonsay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Isle of Colonsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Colonsay. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Colonsay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Isle of Colonsay via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 8h 16m.

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