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How to get fromInverness to North Uistby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to North Uist by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    2. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm22
    7h 15m
    £28–97

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 42m
    £45–128

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    7h 43m
    £245–463

Inverness to North Uist by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and North Uist, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to North Uist. However, you can take the bus to Somerled Square, take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal via Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, Somerled Square, Uig Pier, and Uig Skye Ferry Terminal in around 8h 42m.

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