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How to get fromIslay to Glencoeby ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Islay to Glencoe by ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 926
    3. Drive from Front Street to Glencoecar car
    5h 18m
    £27–82

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 918
    6h 19m
    £17–96

  3. Fly Islay to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Glencoe Villagebus bus
    3h 47m
    £124–253

  4. Ferry, bus via Hotel car park

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Hotelbus bus 915
    7h 38m
    £22–77

  5. Fly Colonsay to Oban Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane plane CSA - OBN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Road End to Tourist Informationbus bus
    4h 38m
    £33–245

Islay to Glencoe by ferry and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Islay to Glencoe. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Front Street, then drive to Glencoe. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Tourist Information via Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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