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How to get fromFort William to Islayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Islay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 13m
    £16–93

  2. Bus, ferry via Hotel car park

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 5m
    £27–87

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 21m
    £124–261

  4. Bus, ferry via Colonsay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    6h 38m
    £17–98

  5. Bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lochnell Schoolbus bus 918
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 19m
    £17–95

Fort William to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 8h 5m.

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