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How to get fromShetland Islands to Outer Hebridesby ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Outer Hebrides by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, bus, 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 bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road Endbus bus 700
    4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar car
    5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    26h 22m

  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 Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    29h 19m
    £86–207

  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 Newton House Rd Endbus bus
    24h 31m

Shetland Islands to Outer Hebrides by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration29h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.6 mi
  • Duration: 26h 22m

What companies run services between Shetland Islands, Scotland and Outer Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Outer Hebrides. 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, walk to Bus Station Stance 7, take the bus to Old Inn Road End, drive to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Road End. 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 Newton House Rd End.

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