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How to get fromGlasgow to Eriskayby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow to Eriskay by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Benbecula, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4h 51m

  2. Bus, ferry via Mallaig

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    11h 28m
    £27–113

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    10h 32m
    £53–199

  4. Train, ferry via Mallaig

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    11h 25m
    £71–201

  5. Fly to Barra Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    2. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 15m
    £166–201

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Longsdale Coach Parkbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    10h 41m
    £31–153

Glasgow to Eriskay by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Eriskay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Eriskay. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Ferry Terminal via Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, and Police Station in around 10h 32m.

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