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How to get fromEdinburgh to Isle of Collby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Coll by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Coll Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm16
    7h 31m
    £29–102

  2. 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 Coll Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 38m
    £64–201

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    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. Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Coll Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 25m
    £93–213

  4. 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 Coll Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm16
    7h 49m
    £38–127

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Isle of Coll, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Coll. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Coll Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Coll. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Isle of Coll via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Coll Ferry Terminal in around 8h 38m.

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