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

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

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  1. Fly from Benbecula, train

    best
    1. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBEB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2h 54m
    £223–430

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry20A / ...
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    11h 5m
    £62–223

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry20A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus976
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    10h 41m
    £74–257

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry20A
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus500 / ...
    3. Take the bus from An Aird One to George StreetbusE4
    10h 46m

  5. Ferry, train via Mallaig

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry20A
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    11h 16m
    £67–193

  6. Ferry to Barra Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBRR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    5h 44m
    £144–307

  7. Ferry, bus, train via Mallaig

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry20A
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus500 / ...
    3. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    13h 22m
    £82–186

Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest 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 taxi to Benbecula-Airport-BEB airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of South Uist to Edinburgh Waverley via Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Station Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 41m.

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