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How to get fromEdinburgh to Isle of Eiggby bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Eigg by bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry, 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 Post Officebus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Arisaig Ferry Landing to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry Am1
    4. Walk from Eigg Ferry Terminal to Isle of Eiggunknown unknown
    8h 1m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Post Officebus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Arisaig Ferry Landing to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry Am1
    4. Walk from Eigg Ferry Terminal to Isle of Eiggunknown unknown
    9h 5m

  3. 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 Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Eigg Ferry Terminal to Isle of Eiggunknown unknown
    9h 46m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 186.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Eigg. However, you can take the bus to Fort William, walk to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Post Office, walk to Arisaig Ferry Landing, take the ferry to Eigg Ferry Terminal, then travel to Isle of Eigg. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Isle of Eigg via Fort William, Fort William Bus Station, Post Office, Arisaig Ferry Landing, and Eigg Ferry Terminal in around 9h 5m.

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