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

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)planeEDI - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Shelterbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Road Endbus
    4. Walk from Road End to Flannan Islesunknown
    7h 33m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel via Fort William

    1. Take the bus from George Street to An Aird OnebusE4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown
    13h 2m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown
    13h 33m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Inverness

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
    3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Uig Pierbus915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    5. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown
    14h 23m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)planeGLA - SYY
    3. Walk from Road End to Flannan Islesunknown
    8h 17m

  6. Train, bus, ferry, travel #2

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus917
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown
    13h 50m

  7. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Crianlarich A82bus
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Uig Pierbus915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Walk from Youth Hostel to Flannan Islesunknown
    14h 55m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest 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 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, take the bus to Bus Shelter, take the bus to Road End, then travel to Flannan Isles. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Flannan Isles via An Aird One, Bus Station, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal in around 13h 2m.

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