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

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There are 6 ways to get from South Uist to Scotland by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Benbecula, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cothrom to Co-Opbus bus
    2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    3h 55m

  2. Ferry, bus via Mallaig

    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 Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    9h 25m
    £27–109

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    9h 47m
    £50–184

  4. Ferry, train via Mallaig

    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 Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    9h 55m
    £66–186

  5. Ferry to Barra Airport, fly

    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
    5h 45m
    £156–200

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    10h 29m
    £27–142

South Uist to Scotland by ferry and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from South Uist to Scotland. However, you can take the bus to Co-Op, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Benbecula (BEB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station via Mallaig, Boatyard, and Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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