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How to get fromGlencoe to Islayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Glencoe to Islay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information to Bus Stationbus bus 918
    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 18m
    £16–97

  2. Bus, ferry via Hotel car park

    1. Take the bus from Hotel 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
    7h 34m
    £26–85

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Glencoe Village to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3h 53m
    £120–255

Glencoe to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Glencoe, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Glencoe to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 7h 34m.

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