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How to get fromTyndrum to Isle of Islayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tyndrum Lower to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 16m
    £25–113

  2. Bus, ferry via Oban

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tyndrum to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 20m
    £17–98

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 1m
    £24–82

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pine Trees Leisure Park to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    4h 36m
    £103–221

Tyndrum to Isle of Islay by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Tyndrum to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Trees Leisure Park to Hotel via Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 1m.

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