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

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There are 2 ways to get from Island of Skye to Eriskay by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm22
    2. Take the taxi from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Eriskaytaxi taxi
    2h 59m
    £107–178

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm22
    2. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Ferry Terminalbus bus W17
    5h 49m

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  • Distance: 78.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Island of Skye to Eriskay. However, you can take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Eriskay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal via Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Uist and Barra Hospital in around 5h 49m.

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