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How to get fromAberdeen to Outer Hebridesby train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberdeen to Outer Hebrides by train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus bus
    6h 34m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 25m
    £70–187

  3. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road Endbus bus 700
    3. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 17m

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane EDI - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus bus
    10h 36m

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane INV - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus bus
    12h 21m

  6. Train, bus, drive, ferry via Newton House Rd End

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road Endbus bus 700
    3. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 23m

  7. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road Endbus bus 700
    3. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 17m

Aberdeen to Outer Hebrides by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, 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 train from Aberdeen to Road End via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 7, Old Inn Road End, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 11h 17m.

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