What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £180 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale is to train and fly and ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs £110 - £230.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lochboisdale is 244 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 52m and costs £35 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lochboisdale?

There are 56+ hotels available in Lochboisdale.

Edinburgh to Lochboisdale - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale 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 Benbecula, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane GLA - BEB
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Police Stationbus
5h 16m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Roadbus 978
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry 20A
10h 52m
£36–176
Train, fly to Barra Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane GLA - BRR
3. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminalferry
7h 46m
£112–228
Train, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry 20A
11h 31m
£56–242
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 Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry 20A
11h 41m
£53–232
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry 20A
12h 11m
£36–179

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

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57 minAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale.

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Distance: 242.9 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lochboisdale, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lochboisdale. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Police Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal via Station Road and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 10h 52m.

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