What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which costs £25 - £55 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides is to train and fly which takes 2h 55m and costs £95 - £270.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides?

The distance between Edinburgh and Inner Hebrides is 160 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides without a car is to bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 7h 57m and costs £25 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inner Hebrides?

There are 402+ hotels available in Inner Hebrides.

Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides 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, fly to Tiree
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)GLA - TRE
3h 15m
£88–195
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
7h 57m
£26–55
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
8h
£43–140
Train, fly to Islay
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
2h 55m
£98–265
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Corran Ferry JunctionE4
2. Take the bus from Slipway to Pier507
3. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminal
8h 8m

Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides by bus and ferry

77Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides.

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Distance: 159.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Inner Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Tiree (TRE). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Gruline Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 57m.

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