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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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
    8h 13m
    £17–95

  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
    8h 52m
    £26–85

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hotel to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    5h 22m
    £110–224

Glencoe to Isle of Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Glencoe to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Kinlochleven Road End, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Hotel via Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 52m.

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