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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2h 21m
    £160–359

  2. Ferry, bus

    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 Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus
    12h 33m
    £40–96

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Mallaig

    1. Take the bus from Road End to Police Stationbus bus W17
    2. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h 34m

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Strome Cottages to Police Stationbus bus W17
    2. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h 41m

  5. Bus, ferry, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Strome Cottages to Police Stationbus bus W17
    2. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    4. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    13h 42m

Uist to Edinburgh by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Uist, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Uist 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 Uachdar 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 33m.

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