CAR HIRE:

Bear in mind that petrol stations are not plentiful in many parts of the Highlands. Don't let your tank get too low before filling up. They also close quite early in some parts.

Car rentals are easy to use and make good sense in the Highlands since public transport is scarce in some parts.

Hertz Car Rentals

MapQuest for maps and route planners

Not sure how to get here - try:  AA Route Planner

Find road conditions in your area: AA Traffic News

Nadics - up-to-date information on road conditions

Travelling times: from Edinburgh to:

Railways

Find train timetables and book tickets online today with TrainLine. Tickets can be sent by first class post or collected at many stations. If you have any problems with this service then phone 08450 787337:

Phone enquiries if you prefer: 08457 48 49 50
 

Coach

National Express run from England up into Edinburgh. Find times and book on-line>


Scottish Citylink run equivalent coaches to National Express throughout Scotland.

Air
 

Barra, Benbecula & Stornoway, Orkneys: British Airways

Stornoway & Benbecula:  Highland Airways

Benecula Airport: Tel: 01870 602051
Barra Airport:      Tel: 01871 890212 - land on the beach!
To fly to Barra go Loganair Tel: 08457 733377 (via Glasgow)
 

Sea:
 

Western Islands (includes Harris, Lewis, Eigg, Rum, Barra, Benbecula, Uist & Mull) - Caledonian MacBrayne operate car and passenger ferry services to the islands on the west.
 

If you were to take the ferry to Mull from Oban you could come back via Fishnish or Lochaline and cross over just north of Ballachulish on The Corran Ferry  to Ardgour - generally leaves about every half hour but for precise details check site. Check the CalMac site for times. The ferry's a lot cheaper this way and it includes some lovely scenery.

National Traveline: 0870 608 2 608

Activities west Highlands

See also Travel information for the northern Highlands of Scotland