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How to get fromAberdeen to Eigg Islandby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Eigg Island by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Spean Bridgebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 52m
    £55–138

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 36m
    £30–64

  3. Bus, ferry via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 38m
    £45–106

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 15m
    £125–225

Aberdeen to Eigg Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Eigg Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Eigg Island. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Spean Bridge, walk to Spean Bridge, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Eigg Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Eigg Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Fort William Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, and Mallaig in around 10h 36m.

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