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How to get fromNorth Uist to Invernessby ferry, bus, taxi, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from North Uist to Inverness by ferry, bus, taxi, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm22
    2. Take the bus from Portree Square to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 25m
    £21–73

  2. Ferry, taxi, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Somerled Square to Kyle of Lochalshtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain train
    7h 43m
    £189–295

  3. Ferry, bus to Stornoway Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane SYY - INV
    8h 1m

  4. Ferry, bus via Bus Station Stance 3

    1. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm22
    2. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    7h 38m
    £30–100

  5. Fly Benbecula to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    7h 41m
    £258–444

North Uist to Inverness by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between North Uist, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from North Uist to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, walk to Uig Pier, take the bus to Somerled Square, then take the bus to Inverness Union Street. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, walk to Uig Pier, take the bus to Somerled Square, take the taxi to Kyle of Lochalsh, then take the train to Inverness.

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