There are 2 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Eigg by unknown, bus, ferry, or train
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Travel, bus, ferry
best- Walk from Ben Nevis to Glenmhor Terrace
- Take the bus from Glenmhor Terrace to Ferry Terminal500
- Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminal
- Walk from Eigg Ferry Terminal to Isle of Eigg
3h 37mTravel, train, ferry
- Walk from Ben Nevis to Banavie
- Take the train from Banavie to Mallaig
- Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminal
- Walk from Eigg Ferry Terminal to Isle of Eigg
3h 53m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Ben Nevis and Isle of Eigg is 62 miles.
The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Eigg without a car is to travel and bus and ferry which takes 3h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ben Nevis to Isle of Eigg, including transfers.
There are 54+ hotels available in Isle of Eigg.
What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Isle of Eigg, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Isle of Eigg. However, you can travel to Glenmhor Terrace, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Mallaig, take the ferry to Eigg Ferry Terminal, then travel to Isle of Eigg. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Isle of Eigg via Banavie, Mallaig, Mallaig, and Eigg Ferry Terminal in around 3h 53m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Banavie to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–15
- 1st Class
- £19–27
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Glenmhor Terrace to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–27
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £4–6
- Car Fare
- £22–27
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