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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Lochmaddy by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train
    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 1m
    £43–131

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Glenelg

    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 Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 28m
    £63–164

  3. 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
    8h 53m

  4. 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 51m

Elgin to Lochmaddy by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Lochmaddy. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Somerled 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, Somerled Square, Uig Pier, and Uig Skye Ferry Terminal in around 10h 28m.

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