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 £35 - £160 and takes 9h 34m.

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 3h 51m and costs £100 - £250.

How far is it from Castlebay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Castlebay and Edinburgh is 211 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 and train which takes 9h 23m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Castlebay to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 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)BRR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3h 51m
£104–248
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal20B
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
9h 34m
£36–156
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal20B
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 23m
£48–223
Ferry, bus to Benbecula, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport Terminal
3. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BEB - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 45m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal20B
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 45m
£36–184

Castlebay to Edinburgh by ferry, bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

9h 23mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 209.4 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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 Cathedral 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 Edinburgh Waverley via Oban Ferry Terminal, Station Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 23m.

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