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How to get fromInverness to Eriskayby bus, train, ferry or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Eriskay by bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Highland Council HQ to Spean Bridgebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    9h 13m
    £68–177

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    10h 21m
    £24–110

  3. Train, fly to Benbecula, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    8h 42m

  4. Train, fly to Barra Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    4. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 5m
    £146–340

Inverness to Eriskay by bus and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Eriskay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Eriskay. However, you can take the bus to Spean Bridge, walk to Spean Bridge, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the ferry to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Eriskay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Acarsaid Rd End via Fort William Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Mallaig, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, and Police Station in around 10h 21m.

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