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

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Outer Hebrides by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    5. Take the taxi from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Outer Hebridestaxi taxi
    17h 44m
    £396–670

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    17h 59m
    £163–333

  3. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane DUB - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus bus
    11h 24m

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus bus
    9h 35m

Holyhead to Outer Hebrides by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 44m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Outer Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, 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 train from Holyhead to Newton House Rd End via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 17h 59m.

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