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

The cheapest way to get from Colonsay to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £90 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colonsay to Edinburgh is to ferry and fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs £110 - £290.

How far is it from Colonsay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Colonsay and Edinburgh is 164 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colonsay to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs £26 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Colonsay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2653+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colonsay to Edinburgh by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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

Ferry, bus
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1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 978
7h 30m
£27–86
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 32m
£68–174
Ferry to Islay, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 49m
£113–284
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus
10h 10m
£29–100
Fly Colonsay to Oban, train
1. Fly from Colonsay (CSA) to Oban (OBN)plane CSA - OBN
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 37m
£86–301

Colonsay to Edinburgh by ferry and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Colonsay to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 32m.

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