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

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to South Uist by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    8h 42m
    £24–110

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Police Stationbus bus
    7h 46m

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Spean Bridgebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    8h 52m
    £36–132

  4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane INV - BEB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Police Stationbus bus
    10h 50m

Inverness to South Uist by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to South Uist. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas Street, 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.

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