Rome2Rio

How to get fromLiverpool to Isle of Colonsayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Isle of Colonsay

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Isle of Colonsay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 59m
    £136–287

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 24m
    £54–179

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    12h 15m
    £120–266

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    10h 8m
    £144–417

  5. Train, ferry via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    11h 20m
    £134–302

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Booths to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    5. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    16h 26m
    £90–235

Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Isle of Colonsay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 361 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Isle of Colonsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Isle of Colonsay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Central Low Level, take the train to Dalmuir, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Colonsay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Isle of Colonsay via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 12h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides