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

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There are 4 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
    £28–82

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kinlochleven Road Endbus bus 918
    6h 46m
    £21–98

  3. Fly, 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 52m
    £125–253

  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 26m
    £22–77

Islay to Glencoe by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest 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 Lorne Drive Road End via Oban Ferry Terminal, Bus Station, and Kinlochleven Road End in around 6h 46m.

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