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How to get fromFort William to Lochboisdaleby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort William to Lochboisdale by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    5h 40m
    £16–97

  2. Bus, ferry via Uig Pier

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    2. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Bankbus bus W17
    9h 44m

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    5h 52m
    £53–342

Fort William to Lochboisdale by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Lochboisdale. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bank via Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Uist and Barra Hospital in around 9h 44m.

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