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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Roadbus bus 978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Coll Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm16
    8h 2m
    £28–101

  2. 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 Coll Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 52m
    £54–133

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    3. Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Coll Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 26m
    £107–178

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House 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 Coll Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 21m
    £28–103

Edinburgh to Coll Island by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest 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 bus to Station Road, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Coll Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Coll Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 8h 52m.

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