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How to get fromIsle of Islay to Mallaigby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    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
    3. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    10h 13m
    £57–352

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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
    4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    11h 5m
    £29–85

  3. Fly Islay to Glasgow Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    8h 27m
    £143–297

  4. Fly Colonsay to Oban Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane plane CSA - OBN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Road End to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    8h 59m
    £74–490

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: 148.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Mallaig. 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, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William, then take the train to Mallaig. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel to Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Hotel car park, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

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