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How to get fromFort William to Outer Hebridesby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort William to Outer Hebrides by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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 Cm22
    7h 30m
    £30–95

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the bus from School to Road Endbus bus W16
    9h 24m

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    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 26m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 160.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Outer Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Road End via Mallaig, Mallaig, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, Police Station, and School in around 9h 24m.

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