Travel
See the map at the bottom of the page for directions
Ferry leaving Port Askaig
Ferrys depart from the mainland port of Kennacraig. They arrive at, and depart from, either Port Ellen or Port Askaig on the Isle of Islay.
You will need to book your ferry crossing, especially if you are bringing a vehicle.
Contact: Caladonian MacBrayne (Calmac)
Travel by Ferry
Travel by Bus
Coaches depart from Glasgow and arrive at Kennacraig in time for the relevant ferry. They also depart Kennacraig, on the return journey, shortly after the ferry arrives from Islay.
Contact: Citylink
Once on Islay buses are timed (mostly!) to take passengers to Bowmore and the other main villages from the ferry terminals.
Islay Bus Timetable
Travel by Air
Travel by Car
Travelling by car you will need to get to the ferry terminal at Kennacraig on the mainland to catch the ferry. You are able to leave your car at Kenacraig but to get the best out of Islay it is recommended you bring it with you.
Car Hire on Islay
There are two companies on Islay where you can hire a car. It is usually possible to have your car waiting at the airport or ferry terminals, and you can leave it there when you leave.
Contact: Islay Car Hire
Contact: Cresswell Cars
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Contact The Island Bear
The Island Bear is centrally located in Bowmore, just off the main square in Shore Street (A486).
Parking is available on the street directly across from The Island Bear or in the Main Square carpark just around the corner.
From the bus stop opposite the Co-op in Bowmore walk down the hill and around the corner to your right. The Island Bear is on your immediate right.
Bowmore is midway between the ferry terminals of Port Askaig on the east coast and Port Ellen on the south coast. It is around an 11 mile journey to each.
The airport is situated around 8 miles to the south of Bowmore.
SATNAV: Postcode - PA43 7LB
The Island Bear Bed and Breakfast
Shore Street
Bowmore
Isle of Islay
Argyll
PA43 7LB
Email: fiona.mac@islandbear.co.uk
Telephone:
+44(0)1496 301462
+44(0)7914409358
Opening Times
All year
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