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

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

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  1. Train, fly, travel

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    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. Walk from Tiree (TRE) to Isle of Rumunknown unknown
    4h 39m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 Rum Ferry Terminalferry ferry Am1
    4. Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rumunknown unknown
    9h 17m

  3. Train, 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 Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Rum Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rumunknown unknown
    9h 37m

  4. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Rum Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rumunknown unknown
    9h 56m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Rum. 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, fly to Tiree (TRE), then travel to Isle of Rum. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Isle of Rum via Fort William, Fort William Bus Station, Post Office, Arisaig Ferry Landing, and Rum Ferry Terminal in around 9h 17m.

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