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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Outer Hebrides is to train and bus and ferry which costs £35 - £100 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Outer Hebrides is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 27m and costs £35 - £100.

How far is it from Elgin to Outer Hebrides?

The distance between Elgin and Outer Hebrides is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Outer Hebrides without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 27m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Elgin to Outer Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Outer Hebrides?

There are 57+ hotels available in Outer Hebrides.

Elgin to Outer Hebrides - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Outer Hebrides by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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Train, bus, ferry
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1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
10h 27m
£37–95
Train, bus, ferry via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Uig Pier915
4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
10h 55m
£47–117
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Benbecula, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Benbecula (BEB)INV - BEB
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd End
8h 50m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Benbecula, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)GLA - BEB
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd End
8h 55m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Stornoway Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)INV - SYY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Park
4. Take the ferry from Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal to Berneray Ferry Terminal
9h 35m
Train, bus, ferry to Stornoway Airport, fly to Benbecula
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
4. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Benbecula (BEB)SYY - BEB
5. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd End
11h 3m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Benbecula, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Benbecula (BEB)EDI - BEB
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd End
12h 25m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

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6h 31mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Outer Hebrides.

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Distance: 202.3 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Somerled Square, take the line 915 bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Road End via Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 55m.

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