How far is it from Edinburgh to Skomer Island?

The distance between Edinburgh and Skomer Island is 510 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Skomer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skomer Island without a car is to train and travel which takes 9h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Skomer Island?

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Skomer Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skomer Island?

There are 2601+ hotels available in Skomer Island.

Edinburgh to Skomer Island - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skomer Island by train, unknown, plane, or ferry

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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Milford Haventrain
3. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Islandunknown
9h 57m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, travel
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Milford Haventrain
4. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Islandunknown
8h 35m
Train, travel via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haventrain
3. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Islandunknown
10h 43m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, travel
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Milford Haventrain
5. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Islandunknown
9h 21m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, travel
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Milford Haventrain
4. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Islandunknown
9h 57m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, ferry, travel
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Walk from Pembroke Dock to Skomer Islandunknown
13h 49m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
5. Walk from Pembroke Dock to Skomer Islandunknown
14h 35m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 506.6 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skomer Island, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Skomer Island. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Milford Haven, then travel to Skomer Island. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Milford Haven, then travel to Skomer Island.

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