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How to get fromShetland Islands to North Uistby ferry, train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Shetland Islands to North Uist by ferry, train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Strathcarrontrain train
    4. Drive from Strathcarron to Somerled Squarecar car
    5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    25h 22m
    £100–258

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Spean Bridgebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    27h 40m
    £71–167

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane LSI - BEB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    24h 17m

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    25h 35m
    £80–234

Shetland Islands to North Uist by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.5 mi
  • Duration: 25h 22m

What companies run services between Shetland Islands, Scotland and North Uist, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to North Uist. However, you can take the bus to Shetland Hotel, walk to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Strathcarron, drive to Somerled Square, take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

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