What is the cheapest way to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £140 and takes 12h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 2h 16m and costs £140 - £350.

How far is it from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh?

The distance between Benbecula Island and Edinburgh is 214 miles.

How do I travel from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Oban which takes 12h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Benbecula Island to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BEB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 16m
£149–350
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus
12h 47m
£27–140
Bus, ferry, train via Oban
1. Take the bus from School to Police Stationbus W17
2. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry 20A
3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 42m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Flodda Rd End to Ferry Terminalbus W16
2. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Spean Crescentbus 915
4. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 1m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from School to Police Stationbus W17
2. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry 20A
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus
13h 20m

Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Benbecula Island, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Benbecula Island to Edinburgh. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School to Edinburgh Waverley via Police Station, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 42m.

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