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How to get fromEriskay to Edinburghby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Eriskay to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Benbecula, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 12m

  2. Ferry, bus via Mallaig

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus
    12h 12m
    £30–113

  3. Ferry, train via Mallaig

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    11h 24m
    £133–292

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus 978
    12h 31m
    £38–169

  5. Ferry to Barra Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 32m
    £163–234

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h 33m
    £57–214

Eriskay to Edinburgh by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Eriskay to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Benbecula (BEB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eriskay to Edinburgh Waverley via Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, Mallaig, Mallaig, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 24m.

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