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How to get fromElgin to Lochmaddyby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Lochmaddy by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Portree Squarebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 31m
    £27–84

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin 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
    9h 49m
    £59–142

  3. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Benbecula, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane ABZ - BEB
    3. Take the bus from McGillivrays Shop to Cearsabhaghbus bus
    10h 7m

  4. Bus, ferry via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 52m
    £31–103

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Stornoway Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane INV - SYY
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 14m

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Benbecula, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    4. Take the bus from McGillivrays Shop to Cearsabhaghbus bus
    8h 59m

  7. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Benbecula, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane INV - BEB
    3. Take the bus from McGillivrays Shop to Cearsabhaghbus bus
    5h 43m

Elgin to Lochmaddy by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Lochmaddy, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Lochmaddy. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Portree Square, take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, Uig Pier, and Uig Skye Ferry Terminal in around 9h 49m.

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