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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Coll Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 51m
    £47–190

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Coll Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 14m
    £30–105

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)planeGLA - TRE
    3. Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Coll Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 19m
    £102–235

  4. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Coll Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 19m
    £33–110

Edinburgh to Coll Island by train and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Coll Island. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Coll Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Coll Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 14m.

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