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How to get fromEdinburgh to Flannan Islesby bus, ferry, unknown, train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Flannan Isles by bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    13h 2m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    13h 49m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Glenelg

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    14h 22m

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane GLA - SYY
    3. Walk from Road End to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    8h 7m

  5. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Spean Bridge

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Youth Hostel to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    14h 50m

  6. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Shelterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Road Endbus bus
    4. Walk from Road End to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    7h 30m

  7. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    3. Walk from Road End to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    11h 18m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Flannan Isles, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Flannan Isles. However, you can take the bus to Fort William, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, then travel to Flannan Isles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Flannan Isles via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Somerled Square, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal in around 13h 49m.

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