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How to get fromEdinburgh to Benbecula Islandby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Benbecula Island by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    3h 12m
    £182–362

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 43m
    £43–115

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    12h 34m
    £64–242

  4. Train, ferry via Mallaig

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    13h 27m
    £84–247

  5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane EDI - BEB
    6h 37m
    £370–500

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    13h 34m
    £68–178

Edinburgh to Benbecula Island by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 213.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Benbecula Island, Scotland?

Loganair, Hebridean Air Services, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Benbecula (BEB) 3 times a day.

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