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How to get fromEdinburgh to Inner Hebridesby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Islay

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    2h 57m
    £112–252

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    6h 56m
    £19–44

  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 Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 4m
    £54–137

  4. Train, fly to Tiree

    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
    3h 17m
    £87–182

  5. Bus, ferry via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    7h 15m
    £28–69

Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Inner Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Inner Hebrides. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Gruline Road via Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 56m.

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