How to get from Glasgow Central to Bowmore by bus and ferry?

From Glasgow Central to Bowmore by bus and ferry

To get from Glasgow Central to Bowmore in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 926 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CM9 ferry and finally take the 451 bus from Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig station to Co-Op, Bowmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 32 min.

392min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 926926
Ferry - CM9CM9
Bus - 451451
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 60709596
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 9300KEN
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM9CM9
    Wait for ferry
    CM9
    Port Askaig
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig
    ID 9300PAK
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig
    ID 60709428
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 451451
    Wait for bus
    451
    Bowmore
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Co-Op, Bowmore
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Bowmore
    ID 60709415
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Central to Bowmore

The distance between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Bowmore, Scotland is approximately 132.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 392 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Central to Bowmore by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow Central

Glasgow Central is located at Glasgow Central, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Argyle Street
  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow
  • Central Station, Glasgow
  • Bothwell Street, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Bowmore, Scotland

Bowmore is located at Bowmore, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Royal Bank Of Scotland, Bowmore.

Bus stations close to Bowmore:

  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Bowmore
  • Post Office, Bowmore
  • Islay High School, Bowmore

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central to Bowmore?

    The fastest way takes 392 minutes, using Bus line 926, Bus line CM9, Bus line 451.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Central and Bowmore?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow Central to Bowmore?

    The 926 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow to Campbeltown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Campbeltown station near Bowmore in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Central to Bowmore by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Central in Glasgow and Bowmore in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 6 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow Central to get to Bowmore?

    Get on the 926 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow Central in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow Central and Bowmore?

    Get off the bus at the Campbeltown stop, which is closest to Bowmore in Scotland.

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