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How to get fromCardiff to Eigg Islandby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Eigg Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crianlarichtrain
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry
    17h 58m
    £142–696

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationbusM19
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Public Toiletsbus914 / ...
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry
    18h 51m
    £59–124

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
    5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry
    12h 31m
    £72–209

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
    5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry
    13h 16m
    £76–219

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeCWL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Police Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry
    13h 25m
    £100–296

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeBRS - INV
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Spean Crescentbus
    4. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain
    5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry
    12h 41m
    £86–290

Cardiff to Eigg Island by train and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Eigg Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Eigg Island. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Crianlarich, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Eigg Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Eigg Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Public Toilets, Crianlarich, Mallaig, and Mallaig in around 18h 51m.

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