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 £17 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.

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 3h 2m and costs £95 - £280.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides?

The distance between Edinburgh and Inner Hebrides is 129 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 7h 4m and costs £17 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inner Hebrides?

There are 398+ 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
3h 2m
£97–275
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Oban Station Rdbus megabus 978
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry Cm11
7h 4m
£18–43
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 48m
£42–145
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 22m
£87–195
Bus, ferry via Corran Ferry Junction
1. Take the bus from George Street to Corran Ferry Junctionbus E4
2. Take the bus from Slipway to Pierbus 507
3. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry
7h 56m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

42 minAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides.

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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 Cathedral 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Gruline Road via Oban Station Rd, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 4m.

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