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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carloway is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £120 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carloway is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 28m and costs £55 - £240.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carloway?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carloway is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carloway without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 28m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Carloway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carloway?

There are 182+ hotels available in Carloway.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carloway 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 Bridgebus
5h 35m
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 45m
£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 28m
£57–239
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane GLA - SYY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridgebus
6h 19m

Edinburgh to Carloway by train, bus, and ferry

24Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Carloway.

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Distance: 229.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Carloway. 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 Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bridge via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 11h 28m.

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