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How to get fromSouth Uist to Aberdeenby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from South Uist to Aberdeen by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    12h
    £71–237

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    12h 31m
    £37–123

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    13h 33m
    £141–346

  4. 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 Aberdeentrain train
    7h 27m
    £233–452

  5. Ferry, train, bus via Inverness

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    12h 4m
    £69–228

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 49m
    £43–169

  7. Ferry to Barra Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    9h 18m
    £221–330

  8. Fly Benbecula to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BEB - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Aberdeentrain train
    12h 17m
    £266–750

South Uist to Aberdeen by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h

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

There is no direct connection from South Uist to Aberdeen. However, you can take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the train to Spean Bridge, walk to Spean Crescent, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2, walk to Inverness, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Union Street via Mallaig, Boatyard, Fort William Bus Station, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 31m.

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