What is the cheapest way to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus via Slipway which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 2h 11m and costs £110 - £250.

How far is it from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh?

The distance between Inner Hebrides and Edinburgh is 128 miles.

How do I travel from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs £24 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Islay, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 11m
£110–247
Ferry, bus via Slipway
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Pier to Slipwaybus 507
3. Take the bus from Corran to George Streetbus
8h 2m
£22–40
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm11
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 978
7h 24m
£25–52
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 25m
£66–140
Fly from Tiree, train
1. Fly from Tiree (TRE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane TRE - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 26m
£103–200

Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh by bus and ferry

7Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Inner Hebrides, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gruline Road to Princes Street via Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 7h 24m.

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