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How to get fromEriskay to Fort Williamby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Eriskay to Fort William by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    6h 17m
    £79–385

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    7h 26m
    £16–93

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Schoolbus bus W17
    2. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Belford Hospitalbus bus 915
    10h 28m

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 19m

Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Eriskay to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 108.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Eriskay, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Eriskay to Fort William. However, you can take the taxi to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, then take the train to Fort William. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Belford Hospital via School, Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Uig Pier in around 10h 28m.

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