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

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There are 4 ways to get from South Uist to Inverness 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 Bridge to Highland Council HQbus bus
    8h 36m
    £37–127

  2. Ferry, bus

    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
    8h 36m
    £25–106

  3. Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BEB - INV
    9h 46m

  4. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    8h 12m

South Uist to Inverness by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from South Uist to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the train to Spean Bridge, walk to Spean Bridge, then take the bus to Highland Council HQ. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Benbecula (BEB) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 1 bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, then take the train to Inverness.

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