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How to get fromManchester to Eriskayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Eriskay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    14h 53m
    £174–383

  2. Bus, ferry via Mallaig

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    16h 7m
    £60–174

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    16h 13m
    £103–279

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane MAN - BEB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    10h 35m

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    17h
    £61–203

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane BHX - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    10h

  7. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    8h 36m

Manchester to Eriskay by bus and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Eriskay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Eriskay. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the ferry to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Eriskay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, Fort William Bus Station, Ferry Terminal, Mallaig, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, and Police Station in around 16h 7m.

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