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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
    4h 56m

  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
    £17–158

  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 Street Low Leveltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    11h 9m
    £86–198

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Princes Streetbus bus 978
    12h 31m
    £37–174

  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 17m
    £105–213

  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 34m
    £55–205

Eriskay to Edinburgh by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 line 500 bus to Renfield Street, 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, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 9m.

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