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How to get fromOuter Hebrides to Edinburghby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Outer Hebrides to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Newton House Rd End 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
    3h 52m

  2. Ferry, bus via Tyndrum

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Pine Trees Leisure Parkbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Tyndrum to George Streetbus bus
    12h 36m
    £47–128

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus bus
    12h 33m
    £51–141

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Spean Crescentbus bus 915
    3. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    13h 4m
    £69–168

Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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 Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to St Andrew's House via Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Uig Pier, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 33m.

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