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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Eriskay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    16h 19m
    £180–374

  2. Bus, ferry via Ferry Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    16h 33m
    £48–149

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    16h 34m
    £114–289

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane MAN - BEB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    10h 3m

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    17h 17m
    £72–248

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane LPL - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    11h 54m

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane BHX - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    12h 44m

  8. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain 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 38m

Manchester to Eriskay by bus and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Eriskay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Eriskay. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Crianlarich, 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Acarsaid Rd End via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Fort William Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Mallaig, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, and Police Station in around 16h 33m.

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