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Islay to South Uist ferries

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Trip Overview

The ferry between Islay and South Uist takes 35h 35m. The ferry runs, on average, once a week from Islay to South Uist. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35h 35m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Islay to South Uist ferry times

Ferries run once a week between Islay and South Uist. The service departs Islay at 7:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into South Uist at 18:35:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Islay to South Uist? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 35h 35m

What companies run services between Islay, Scotland and South Uist, Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal in around 10h 50m.

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