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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    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 taxi from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Outer Hebridestaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    £263–602

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 45m
    £30–95

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus 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 20m

Fort William to Outer Hebrides by bus and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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 train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the ferry to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Outer Hebrides. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newton House Rd End via Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 45m.

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