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How to get fromGlasgow to Eigg Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Glasgow to Eigg Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    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
    7h 8m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm19
    7h 53m
    £72–149

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  • Distance: 149.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Eigg Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Eigg Island. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Post Office, walk to Arisaig Ferry Landing, then take the ferry to Eigg Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Eigg Ferry Terminal via Mallaig and Mallaig in around 7h 53m.

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