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How to get fromIslay to Fort Williamby ferry, car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Islay to Fort William by ferry, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Drive from Argyll Arms Hotel to Fort Williamcar car
    5h 11m
    £29–83

  2. Ferry, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus bus 918
    11h 23m
    £16–91

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    3. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 42m
    £18–98

  4. Fly Islay to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 15m
    £126–257

  5. Ferry, bus via Lochgilphead

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Argyll Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 423 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus bus 918
    8h 36m
    £21–71

  6. Fly Colonsay to Oban Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane plane CSA - OBN
    2. Take the bus from Oban Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 54m
    £36–247

Islay to Fort William by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Islay to Fort William. However, you can take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Argyll Arms Hotel, then drive to Fort William. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Fort William Bus Station via Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Oban Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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