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How to get fromGlasgow to South Uistby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to South Uist by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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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 Police Stationbus bus
    4h 15m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    8h 53m
    £27–146

  3. 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
    9h 48m
    £78–212

  4. 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
    6h 43m
    £156–201

  5. 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
    8h 55m
    £57–205

Glasgow to South Uist by train and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and South Uist, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to South Uist. 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 Police Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal via Bus Station and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 8h 53m.

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