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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Outer Hebrides is to train and bus and ferry which costs £85 - £160 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Outer Hebrides is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 15m and costs £85 - £160.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Outer Hebrides?

The distance between Edinburgh and Outer Hebrides is 252 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Outer Hebrides without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Outer Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Outer Hebrides?

There are 58+ hotels available in Outer Hebrides.

Edinburgh to Outer Hebrides - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Outer Hebrides by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly, 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 Newton House Rd Endbus
4h 55m
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus 915
3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
13h 15m
£87–153
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to An Aird Onebus E4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus 915
3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
12h 49m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

7Weekly Planes

57 minAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.9 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Outer 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, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Newton House Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Newton House Rd End via An Aird One, Bus Station, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 49m.

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