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How to get fromEdinburgh to Eilean Shonaby bus, unknown, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Eilean Shona by bus, unknown, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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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 Kylesbeg Housesbus bus 502
    3. Walk from Kylesbeg Houses to Eilean Shonaunknown unknown
    6h 21m

  2. Train, ferry, travel 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 Canna Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Canna Ferry Terminal to Eilean Shonaunknown unknown
    11h 56m

  3. Train, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    3. Walk from Tiree (TRE) to Eilean Shonaunknown unknown
    4h 36m

  4. Train, ferry, travel

    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 Canna Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Canna Ferry Terminal to Eilean Shonaunknown unknown
    12h 15m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eilean Shona, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Eilean Shona. However, you can take the bus to Fort William, walk to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Kylesbeg Houses, then travel to Eilean Shona. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Eilean Shona via Glasgow Queen Street, Mallaig, Mallaig, and Canna Ferry Terminal in around 11h 56m.

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