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How to get fromSouth Uist to Edinburghby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from South Uist to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Benbecula, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 16m

  2. Ferry, bus via Mallaig

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus
    10h 31m
    £30–113

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    10h 32m
    £64–244

  4. Ferry, train via Mallaig

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    10h 56m
    £85–256

  5. Bus to Benbecula, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BEB - EDI
    6h 34m

  6. Ferry to Barra Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 45m
    £165–240

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus 978
    10h 35m
    £38–169

South Uist to Edinburgh by ferry and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between South Uist, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from South Uist to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Benbecula (BEB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to George Street via Mallaig, Boatyard, Fort William Bus Station, and Fort William in around 10h 31m.

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