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How to get fromCarbost to Edinburghby taxi, train, car, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Carbost to Edinburgh by taxi, train, car, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Carbost to Duirinishtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Duirinish to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 44m
    £103–224

  2. Drive 233 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbost to Edinburghcar car 233 mi
    4h 29m
    £58–83

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Carbost to Boatyardcar car
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the bus from An Aird One to George Streetbus bus E4
    8h 55m

  4. Taxi, ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Carbost to Uig Skye Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 4m
    £221–505

  5. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Carbost to Mallaigcar car
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    9h 20m
    £66–124

  6. Drive, bus via Inverness

    1. Drive from Carbost to Toscaig Piercar car
    2. Take the bus from Toscaig Pier to Bus Station Stance 6bus bus 704
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 17m

Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carbost, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carbost to Edinburgh. However, you can take the taxi to Duirinish, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carbost to George Street via Boatyard, Fort William Bus Station, and An Aird One in around 8h 55m.

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