Do you cover airport transfers from Scalasaig (Colonsay)?

Yes — pre-booked transfers from Scalasaig (Colonsay) to Oban Airport (OBN) take approximately 2h 15m (via ferry) (about 40 miles). We also cover Edinburgh, Prestwick, Manchester and further afield.

How many passengers can travel from Scalasaig (Colonsay)?

Local hires within Scalasaig (Colonsay) use Argyll & Bute Council licensed taxis for up to 6 passengers. Pre-booked distance and 8-seater hires are covered by Argyll & Bute Council licensed private hire vehicles.

How are fares calculated in Scalasaig (Colonsay)?

Fares from Scalasaig (Colonsay) use the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff as the base rate. Pre-booking incurs a £0.40 booking fee. Airport meet & greet is £25 and airport pickups include a £10 airport fee. All quotes are fixed at time of booking.

Can you time pickups to the Colonsay–Oban / –Kennacraig (CalMac)?

Yes — we time pre-booked pickups to Colonsay–Oban / –Kennacraig (CalMac). Summer triangle.

How do I book a taxi in Scalasaig (Colonsay)?

Call 01436 593614, book online at /book, or use the WhatsApp button on this site. Pre-booking is required for distance, 8-seater and airport transfers from Scalasaig (Colonsay).

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Scalasaig (Colonsay) taxis & pre-booked private hire

Argyll & Bute pre-booked private hire on Colonsay — Colonsay Hotel and ferry transfers.

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Nearest airport

Oban Airport (OBN)

~40 miles · 2h 15m (via ferry)

Nearest ferry

Colonsay–Oban / –Kennacraig (CalMac)

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Local landmarks & frequent pickups

Colonsay Hotel
Colonsay Brewery
Kiloran Bay

Other Argyll & Bute areas

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Scalasaig (Colonsay) fare estimates

Indicative pre-booked fares based on the Argyll & Bute Council tariff (v2025-04-22), including the £0.40 pre-booking fee. Every journey is quoted as a fixed fare at time of booking.

Journey type	Saloon (1–4)	8-seater (5–8)
Local hires Within town · approx 3 miles	from £11	from £12
Short transfer Nearby towns & villages · approx 15 miles	from £41	from £48
Regional transfer Cross-region journeys · approx 40 miles	from £103	from £121

Prices shown are typical fares for the distance band and exclude any meet-and-greet extras. For an exact fixed quote from your postcode, use the fare estimator or call 01436 593614.

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