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How to get fromIsland of Skye to Castlebayby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Island of Skye to Castlebay by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 57m
    £110–194

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 36m
    £16–120

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Ferry Terminalbus bus W17
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 48m

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  • Distance: 94.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?

You can take a ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Post Office via Mallaig, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, Police Station, Ferry Terminal, Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 36m.

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