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How to get fromInner Hebrides to Edinburghby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Islay, train

    best
    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ILY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2h
    £113–252

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to George Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 20m
    £18–43

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 14m
    £53–139

  4. Fly from Tiree, train

    1. Fly from Tiree (TRE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane TRE - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2h 15m
    £89–180

  5. Ferry, bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm11
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus 978
    7h 17m
    £28–69

Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Inner Hebrides, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inner Hebrides to Edinburgh. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gruline Road to George Street via Ferry Terminal, Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Oban Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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