What is the cheapest way to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £160 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs £120 - £230.

How far is it from Castlebay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Castlebay and Edinburgh is 210 miles.

How do I travel from Castlebay to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 50m and costs £30 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2633+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Castlebay to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly from Barra Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 1m
£120–221
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 978
9h 50m
£34–153
Ferry to Tiree, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Tiree Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Tiree (TRE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane TRE - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 18m
£122–289
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 52m
£75–241

Castlebay to Edinburgh by ferry and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 50mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 209.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Castlebay to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Barra Airport (BRR) airport, 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 ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Princes Street via Oban Ferry Terminal and Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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