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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Lochgilpheadby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Lochgilphead 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 Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochnell Streetbus bus 926
    4h 51m
    £10–54

  2. Fly to Campbeltown, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane ILY - CAL
    2. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Lochnell Streetbus bus
    12h 5m
    £103–296

  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Hotel car parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Lochnell Streetbus bus
    6h
    £110–232

Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Lochgilphead. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Lochnell Street. Alternatively, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Campbeltown (CAL), take the taxi to Wellpark Cottages, then take the bus to Lochnell Street.

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