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How to get fromMallaig to Faroe Islandsby train, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Faroe Islands by train, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane EDI - FAE
    9h 33m
    $280–672

  2. Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane GLA - FAE
    12h 29m
    $482–717

  3. Train, bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane ABZ - FAE
    19h 20m
    $561–904

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vágar Airport (FAE) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 997.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Faroe Islands?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Faroe Islands. However, you can take the train to Crianlarich, walk to Crianlarich, take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, then fly to Vágar Airport (FAE). Alternatively, you can take the train to Crianlarich, walk to Crianlarich, take the bus to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Vágar Airport (FAE).

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