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How to get fromEdinburgh to Uistby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Uist by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    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
    3h 18m
    £144–352

  2. Bus, ferry via Uig Skye Ferry Terminal

    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 Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 47m
    £26–139

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Roadbus bus 978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    12h 39m
    £36–176

  4. Train, ferry via Mallaig

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    13h 31m
    £97–227

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    13h 28m
    £53–232

Edinburgh to Uist by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Uist. 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, then fly to Benbecula (BEB). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Strome Cottages via Station Road, Oban Ferry Terminal, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, and Police Station in around 12h 39m.

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