What is the cheapest way to get from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides?

The cheapest way to get from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 12h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides?

The fastest way to get from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 23m and costs £40 - £110.

How far is it from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides?

The distance between Outer Hebrides and Inner Hebrides is 159 miles.

How do I travel from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides without a car?

The best way to get from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 23m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inner Hebrides?

There are 120+ hotels available in Inner Hebrides.

Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides by bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Newton House Rd End to Airport Terminal
2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Islay (ILY)BEB - ILY
6h 16m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Birchbrae Lodges Road End915
3. Take the bus from Slipway to Pier507
4. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminal
12h 23m
£43–106
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police StationW17
2. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal20A
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
12h 28m

Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides by bus and ferry

5Weekly Services

12h 23mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Outer Hebrides, Scotland and Inner Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Outer Hebrides to Inner Hebrides. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Benbecula (BEB) airport, then fly to Islay (ILY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Gruline Road via Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Uig Pier, Birchbrae Lodges Road End, Slipway, Pier, Lochaline Ferry Terminal, Fishnish Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 23m.

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