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How to get fromLochmaddy to Castlebayby bus, ferry or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Lochmaddy to Castlebay by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Ferry TerminalbusW17
    2. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry TerminalferryCm21
    6h 3m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Lochmaddy to Eriskay Ferry Terminaltaxi
    2. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry TerminalferryCm21
    3h 11m
    £105–137

  3. Bus, ferry via School

    1. Take the bus from Cearsabhagh to SchoolbusW16
    2. Take the bus from School to Ferry TerminalbusW17
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 54m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lochmaddy, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lochmaddy to Castlebay. However, you can take the bus to Uist and Barra Hospital, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Post Office.

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