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How to get fromEdinburgh to Flannan Islesby plane, bus, unknown, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Flannan Isles by plane, bus, unknown, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane EDI - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Shelterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Road Endbus bus
    4. Walk from Road End to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    7h 29m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Spean Bridge

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    13h 30m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    13h 54m

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane GLA - SYY
    3. Walk from Road End to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    8h 5m

  5. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    13h 39m

  6. Bus, ferry, travel via Fort William

    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
    4. Walk from Youth Hostel to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    14h 9m

  7. Train, ferry, travel

    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
    4. Walk from School to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    15h 22m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Flannan Isles, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Flannan Isles. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Shelter, take the bus to Road End, then travel to Flannan Isles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Flannan Isles via Spean Bridge, Spean Crescent, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal in around 13h 30m.

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