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How to get fromIslay to South Uistby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Islay to South Uist by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    9h 55m
    £25–211

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tarbet Hotelbus bus 926
    3. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police Stationbus bus W17
    18h 6m

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane ILY - BEB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Police Stationbus bus
    8h 17m

Islay to South Uist by ferry

Calendar2Weekly Ferries
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 55m.

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