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How to get fromEdinburgh to Benbecula Islandby train, plane, bus or ferry

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    3h 14m
    £148–318

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 46m
    £26–139

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    13h 31m
    £55–213

  4. Train, ferry via Mallaig

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    14h 20m
    £73–181

  5. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    13h 56m
    £36–178

Edinburgh to Benbecula Island by bus and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Benbecula Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Benbecula Island. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Benbecula (BEB). Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Flodda Rd End via Fort William, Bus Station, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 46m.

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