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How to get fromEdinburgh to Shiant Islandsby train, plane, unknown or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Shiant Islands by train, plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Stornoway Airport, travel

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane GLA - SYY
    3. Walk from Stornoway-Airport-SYY to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    4h 3m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road Endbus bus 700
    3. Walk from Old Inn Road End to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    7h 24m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road Endbus bus 700
    3. Walk from Old Inn Road End to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    7h 50m

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Stornoway Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    2. Walk from Stornoway-Airport-SYY to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    3h 26m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Benbecula, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Youth Hostelbus bus
    4. Walk from Youth Hostel to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    6h 5m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Barra Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    3. Walk from Barra Airport (BRR) to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    5h 53m

  7. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Stornoway Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    3. Walk from Stornoway-Airport-SYY to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    7h 12m

  8. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Strathcarrontrain train
    3. Walk from Strathcarron to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    8h 10m

  9. Bus, travel via Fort William

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Uig Pier to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 20m

  10. Train, bus, travel via Spean Bridge

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Uig Pier to Shiant Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 51m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Shiant Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Shiant Islands. 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 Stornoway Airport (SYY), then travel to Shiant Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shiant Islands via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 7, and Old Inn Road End in around 7h 24m.

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