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How to get fromEdinburgh to Rùm (Island)by bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rùm (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 Fort Williambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Rum Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 36m
    £23–61

  2. Train, ferry 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
    9h 33m
    £67–164

  3. Train, ferry

    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
    9h 52m
    £80–344

Edinburgh to Rùm (Island) by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rùm (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Rùm (Island). However, you can take the bus to Fort William, walk to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Rum Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rum Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Mallaig, and Mallaig in around 9h 33m.

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