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

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There are 4 ways to get from Glencoe to Islay by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hotel to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 1m
    £105–224

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kinlochleven Road End to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    6h 55m
    £17–95

  3. 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

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Glencoe to Tayvallichcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Jur
    4h 11m

Glencoe to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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 Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Kinlochleven Road End, Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 6h 55m.

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