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

The cheapest way to get from Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £140 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 28m and costs £26 - £140.

How far is it from Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh?

The distance between Outer Hebrides and Edinburgh is 242 miles.

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

The best way to get from Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 28m and costs £26 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

Bus, fly, train
best
1. Take the bus from Newton House Rd End to Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BEB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 57m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus
12h 28m
£27–135
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Spean Crescentbus 915
3. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 6m
£85–153

Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

7Weekly Planes

52 minAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 240.3 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Outer Hebrides 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 bus from Newton House Rd End to George Street via Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Uig Pier, Bus Station, and Fort William in around 12h 28m.

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