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 which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 35m.

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 57m and costs £100 - £260.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides?

The distance between Edinburgh and Inner Hebrides is 128 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 which takes 6h 35m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inner Hebrides?

There are 445+ 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 Islay
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
2h 57m
£109–251
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus 978
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry Cm11
6h 35m
£24–51
Train, ferry
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 Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
7h 24m
£66–136
Train, fly to Tiree
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane GLA - TRE
3h 17m
£99–201
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry
7h 37m
£31–60

Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides by train, ferry, and bus

31Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides.

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Distance: 127.7 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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 Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Gruline Road via Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 35m.

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