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How to get fromScotland to Outer Hebridesby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Outer Hebrides by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus bus
    3h 52m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    2. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm22
    10h 56m
    £49–131

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 4m
    £59–181

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the bus from Police Station to Uist and Barra Hospitalbus bus W17
    4. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Road Endbus bus W16
    13h 23m

Scotland to Outer Hebrides by bus and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Newton House Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newton House Rd End via Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 56m.

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