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

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Eigg Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 31m
    £23–54

  2. Train, ferry via Glasgow

    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 Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 28m
    £72–157

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 47m
    £80–336

Edinburgh to Eigg Island by train and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Eigg Island. However, you can take the bus to Fort William, walk to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Eigg Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Eigg Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Mallaig, and Mallaig in around 9h 28m.

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