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

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Eigg Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Ben Nevis Industrial Estatebus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Ben Nevis Industrial Estate to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 35m
    £21–57

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Spean Bridgebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 42m
    £32–79

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Bus Station Stance 2

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Spean Crescentbus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 51m
    £34–87

Inverness to Eigg Island by bus and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Inverness to Eigg Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Eigg Island. However, you can take the bus to Ben Nevis Industrial Estate, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Eigg Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Eigg Ferry Terminal via Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge, Mallaig, and Mallaig in around 6h 42m.

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