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How to get fromEdinburgh to Tarbert, Harrisby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tarbert, Harris by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Stornoway Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sir E Scott Schoolbus bus
    5h 57m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry
    11h 26m
    £44–110

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Scott Roadbus bus W10
    11h 44m

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Glenelg

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry
    12h 47m
    £95–279

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Stornoway Airport, bus

    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. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sir E Scott Schoolbus bus
    6h 37m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Benbecula, ferry

    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 ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry
    7h 44m
    £152–458

  7. Train, bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry
    11h 57m
    £69–158

Edinburgh to Tarbert, Harris by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Tarbert, Harris. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Tesco, walk to Bus Station, take the bus to Sir E Scott School, then walk to Tarbert, Harris. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Tarbert, Harris via Fort William, Bus Station, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Tarbert in around 11h 26m.

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