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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tarbert to Islay by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus via Fort William

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    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 38m
    £44–192

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Hotel car parkbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    14h 45m
    £59–189

  3. Bus to Stornoway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Islay (ILY)plane plane SYY - ILY
    10h 34m

  4. Ferry, bus via Birchbrae Lodges Road End

    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Birchbrae Lodges Road Endbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    13h 58m
    £45–194

  5. Ferry to Benbecula, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Islay (ILY)plane plane BEB - ILY
    9h
    £351–1,185

Tarbert to Islay by ferry and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 38m

What companies run services between Tarbert, Outer Hebrides, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Tarbert to Islay. However, you can take the ferry to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, walk to Uig Pier, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Tarbert to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Uig Pier, Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 14h 45m.

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