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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Callanish is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £120 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Callanish is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs £150 - £380.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Callanish?

The distance between Edinburgh and Callanish is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Callanish without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 13m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Callanish, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Callanish?

There are 182+ hotels available in Callanish.

Edinburgh to Callanish - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Callanish by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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 Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane EDI - SYY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Rd Endbus
5h 20m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
11h 30m
£29–114
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
11h 13m
£57–239
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane GLA - SYY
6h 4m
£153–371

Edinburgh to Callanish by train, bus, and ferry

24Weekly Services

11h 13mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Callanish.

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Distance: 221.4 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Callanish. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to South Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Rd End via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 11h 13m.

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