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 £35 - £130 and takes 11h 38m.

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 £65 - £230.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carloway?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carloway is 265 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 £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
best
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 20m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street 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 38m
£38–122
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
£66–224
Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane EDI - SYY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridgebus
5h 39m

Edinburgh to Carloway by train, bus, and ferry

13Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.7 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Carloway. 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, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Tesco, walk 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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