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

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Isle of Colonsay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Oban

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    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm10 / ...
    6h 23m
    £28–88

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm10 / ...
    6h 25m
    £58–147

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 47m
    £37–118

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Islay, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    2. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 52m
    £106–257

  5. Train to Oban Airport, fly to Colonsay

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    2. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    5h 14m
    £68–272

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 139.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Isle of Colonsay. However, you can take the bus to 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Isle of Colonsay via Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 6h 25m.

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