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How to get fromMallaig to Outer Hebridesby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Outer Hebrides by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the bus from Police Station to Uist and Barra Hospitalbus bus W17
    3. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Road Endbus bus W16
    7h 5m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 51m
    £35–102

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Somerled Squarecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm22
    7h 17m
    £44–107

  4. Ferry, bus via School

    1. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the bus from School to Newton House Rd Endbus bus W16
    7h 8m

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  • Distance: 119.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Outer Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the ferry to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Police Station, take the bus to Uist and Barra Hospital, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boatyard to Newton House Rd End via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 51m.

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