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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Fort Williamby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Fort William by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seafield Gardensbus bus 919
    7h 33m
    £17–92

  2. 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 Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 55m
    £24–78

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    £106–222

  4. Ferry, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    7h 51m
    £17–92

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 110.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Fort William. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Seafield Gardens. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Bus Station via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Hotel car park in around 8h 55m.

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