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How to get fromManchester to South Uistby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to South Uist 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 Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    13h 37m
    £115–330

  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 Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    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
    15h 18m
    £50–152

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Longsdale Coach Parkbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    15h 9m
    £71–252

  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 Police Stationbus bus
    9h 33m

  5. Train, ferry via Mallaig

    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 30m
    £135–340

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane LPL - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Police Stationbus bus
    11h 18m

  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 Police Stationbus bus
    7h 50m

Manchester to South Uist by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and South Uist, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to South Uist. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, Oban Longsdale Coach Park, Atlantis Leisure Centre, Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 15h 9m.

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