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Islay Travel and Local Transport Information


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Travel to Islay(Kennacraig) by Citylink Coach

Timetable:
The Citylink Coach travels to Islay (Kennacraig) twice a day, every day, from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.
First Depart is 09:00 and arrives at the Kennacraig Ferry terminal at 12:25
Second Depart is 13:30 and arrives at the Kennacraig Ferry terminal at 16:57
Check the Calmac Timetable to see if a ferry leaves to islay when you arrive with the afternoon Coach.

Reservations (advisable) can be made at/by:
WWW: The Citylink Online Booking system
Phone: central reservations centre on 08705 50 50 50
Travel centre/agent: Travel Centres within the Bus Stations in Glasgow, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh and in the Tourist Information Centre in Edinburgh. Other Citylink Agents.

You can also buy your ticket direct from the coach driver for most services, although Citylink doesnt't promise that the coach will have seats available!

Prices:
SINGLE: £12.79 -- DAY RETURN: £17.49
RETURN: £21.09

Insurance of 99p is included and covers the following:
Personal Accident up to £10,000
Personal Property up to £500
Personal Public Liability up to £1 million

City Link Coach


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Travel to Islay by Ferry

For a detailed description of three possible routes from Glasgow to Kennacraig complete with a detailed map have a look at the following page on the Islay Weblog: Car Routes from Glasgow to Kennacraig. For an overview of the current Calmac ferries operating this route, general information and background information on the Islay ferry please visit the Islay Ferry Feature Page.

Summer Schedule 2008: Valid from 21 March 2008 to 18 October 2008

  • Islay Ferry summer 2008 schedule - opens a PDF document.

    Making Reservations:
    A credit card is required for using the The Calmac Online Booking System and payment. The tickets are then sent to your home address. Reservations can also be made by telephone. The office is open Mon-Sat between 0800 to 2000, Sun 0900 to 1900 UK Time. The number is: +44 (0)8000 66 5000 the email address is: reservations@calmac.co.uk

    Coach/Groups Reservations: By email: groups@calmac.co.uk or telephone: +44 (0)1475-650355



    Useful Phonenumbers from Calmac

    Disruption Line:
    Tel: + 44 (0)8457 650050

    Check Service Status Online

    Kennacraig Terminal:
    Tel: + 44 (0)1880 730253

    Port Ellen Terminal:
    Tel: + 44 (0)1496 302209


    Fares Persons, Cars, Motorhomes, Cycles and Motorbikes

    Person:
    £8.45 and return £14.40

    Car or motorhome:
    up to 5 metres: £45.00 and return £77.00
    up to 8 metres: £68.00 and return £116.00
    up to 10 metres: £90.00 and return £154.00

    Caravan or boat/baggage trailer:
    up to 2.5 metres: £22.50 and return £38.50
    up to 5 metres: £45.00 and return £77.00
    up to 8 metres: £68.00 and return £116.00

    Bike:
    £2.30 (single trip)

    Motorcycle:
    £22.50 and return £38.50

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    Travel to Islay by Plane

    British Airways Logo
    Two departures are made daily to/from Glasgow International Airport to Islay Glenegedal Airport. The distance is 72 miles or (116 Km) and duration is 0hr 40min. The plane leaves from terminal M at Glasgow International Airport. The plane is a Saab 340/340B operated by     Loganair, Scotland's Airline.


    Timetable:
    Glasgow to Islay Flight Schedule

    Check the Online Timetables for up-to-date information.

    Reservations:
    Reservations can be made online through the website of British Airways or through your local travel agent.

    Prices:
    Fares start as low as £30 for a one way ticket including all taxes.


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    Travel to Islay with your own Boat or Yaught

    Yaughts at the harbor of Port Ellen

    Anchorages can be made at the following locations:
    Port Ellen, Lagavulin, Portnahaven, Port Charlotte, Port Askaig (strong currents in the Sound of Islay), Caol Ila distillery, Bowmore.

    Detailed information about Port Ellen Marina can be found here



    Check the Port Ellen tides here





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    Islay Bus Service


    Islay bus

    A local bus service is available on Islay and operates on several different routes on the island. The main routes on Islay are:

  • Portnahaven - Bowmore - Port Ellen - Ardbeg; service 450 and Postbus 196
  • Port Askaig - Bridgend - Bowmore - Port Ellen - Ardbeg; service 451 and 456
  • Ardbeg - Bowmore - Bridgend - Portnahaven; service 450 and Postbus 196
  • Ardbeg - Bowmore - Bridgend - Port Askaig; service 451 and 456

    If you want to travel from Port Askaig to Port Charlotte take the bus from Port Askaig to Ardbeg and leave the bus at Bridgend, there you change over to the bus to Port Charlotte. Bridgend is the place where all the bus routes pass. Use the following link for a detailed map: Detailed Islay Map

    Download the latest Islay Bus timetables.

    More information regarding public transport can be obtained at the Argyll and Bute Council Website.



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    Islay Taxi/Minibus and Car Hire



    Taxi/Minibus:
    Carol MacDonald Tel: 01496 302155 Mobile: 07775782155 E-mail:     Click here

    Fiona's Taxis Tel: 01496 302622 Mobile: 07808303200

    Lamont'sTaxis Tel: 01496 810449 Mobile: 07899756159

    Car hire:
    Call D & N MacKenzie Tel: 01496 302300 or Fax:01496 302324 prior to your arrival at the airport to make arrangements.

    Islay Car Hire is a new car hire company on Islay.     Islay Car Hire can be contacted by phone at +44 (0)01496 810 544, by email at info@islaycarhire.com or through the contact form on their website.







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