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

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Stornoway 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 39m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    12h 59m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    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

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Stornoway Airport, 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 15m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Barra Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    3. Walk from Barra Airport (BRR) to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    6h 21m

  6. Train, bus, 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 Spean Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Walk from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    14h 3m

  7. Train, bus, ferry, taxi, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Tarbert to Bus Sheltertaxi taxi
    6. Walk from Road End to Flannan Islesunknown unknown
    15h 17m

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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 Tesco, walk 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 bus from George Street to Flannan Isles via Fort William, Bus Station, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal in around 12h 59m.

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