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 20m.

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 41m and costs £100 - £310.

How far is it from Colonsay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Colonsay and Edinburgh is 180 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 train which takes 7h 17m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Colonsay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2475+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Colonsay to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Colonsay to Edinburgh by ferry, train, bus, 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, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 17m
£36–117
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry TerminalCm10
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Princes Street978
7h 20m
£27–86
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 59m
£42–167
Ferry to Islay, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 41m
£102–304
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station926
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h 30m
£29–107
Ferry, bus to Campbeltown, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Wellpark Cottages
3. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)CAL - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 27m
£93–247

Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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 Oban, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Princes Street via Oban Ferry Terminal and Station Road in around 7h 20m.

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