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How to get fromPortree to South Uistby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Portree to South Uist by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    2. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Uist and Barra Hospitalbus bus W16 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Road Endbus bus W17
    6h 5m

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm22
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Schoolbus bus W18 / ...
    7h 6m

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  • Distance: 80.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to South Uist. However, you can take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Uist and Barra Hospital, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Somerled Square to Cothrom via Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and School in around 7h 6m.

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