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How to get fromEdinburgh to Lismore Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lismore Island by bus, ferry, or train

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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 Lismore Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm15
    5h 42m
    £17–36

  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 Lismore Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 50m
    £52–135

  3. 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 Lismore Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm15
    6h 1m
    £26–61

Edinburgh to Lismore Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 134.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lismore Island, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lismore Island. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lismore Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lismore Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 6h 50m.

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