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How to get fromThurso to Uistby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Uist by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Glenelg

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Dingwalltrain train
    2. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 2m
    £91–194

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 14m
    £31–103

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 34m
    £89–198

  4. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane KOI - BEB
    8h 44m
    £569–1,725

  5. Bus, ferry via Fort William

    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    14h 45m
    £38–129

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    10h 37m
    £313–552

  7. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane INV - BEB
    13h 24m
    £195–704

Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£562Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 289.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Uist. However, you can take the train to Dingwall, take the train to Kyle of Lochalsh, walk to Harbour Slipway, take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Flodda Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Uachdar Rd End via Bus Station Stance 3, Somerled Square, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 13h 14m.

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