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How to get fromLochgilphead to Islayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lochgilphead to Islay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3h 33m
    £9–57

  2. Line 425 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Co-op to Kirk Cottagebus bus 425
    2. Take the ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouseferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Jur
    4h 14m

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h
    £124–244

Lochgilphead to Islay by bus and ferry

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Lochgilphead to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-op to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Kirk Cottage, Tayvallich, Craighouse, Jura Distillery, Ferry Terminal, and Feolin Jura Ferry Terminal in around 4h 14m.

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