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 10h 4m.

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 56m and costs £100 - £200.

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 train which takes 9h 52m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Castlebay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2469+ 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)plane BRR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 56m
£105–191
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry 20B
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
10h 4m
£35–155
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry 20B
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 52m
£52–184
Ferry, bus via Stirling
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry 20B
2. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Asda to Princes Streetbus X38
11h 12m
Ferry, bus to Benbecula, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport Terminalbus
3. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BEB - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 50m

Castlebay to Edinburgh by ferry and train

11Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.2 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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 Renfield 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, Oban, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 52m.

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