How to Travel from

Scotland to Uist

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Scotland Uist

Cheapest

By car (344 km)

6 h 15 min

344 km.

from $18

Other

Rideshare

6 h 15 min

344 km.

from $13.09

Train, Ferry

10 h 54 min

204 km.

from $178.34

Airlines

Loganair

Website:

loganair.co.uk/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Benbecula

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$367.08–$1,012.62

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$22.78–$49.37

Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig

Ave. Duration:

3h 19m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$35.44–$82.28

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:

+44 141 555 0888

Website:

sleeper.scot/

Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort

Ave. Duration:

4h 7m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$88.60–$113.92

Bus operators

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:

+44 (0)1475 650 397

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

calmac.co.uk

Other from Mallaig Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.82–$17.09

Shiel Buses

Phone:

01967 431 272

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

shielbuses.co.uk/

Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$8.23–$10.13

What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Uist?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Uist is to train and ferry which costs $92.39 - $173.91 and takes 10h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Uist?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Uist is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $293.48 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct flight between Scotland and Uist?

Yes, there are direct flights between Scotland and Uist; these take 55 min and cost $239.13 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Scotland to Uist?

The distance between Scotland and Uist is 302 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to Uist without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Uist without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 54m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Uist?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Scotland to Uist, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Uist?

There are 48+ hotels available in Uist. Prices start at $81.91 per night.

South Uist

South Uist (Scottish Gaelic: Uibhist a Deas, ⓘ; Scots: Sooth Uist) is the second-largest island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. At the 2011 census, it had a usually resident population of 1,754: a decrease of 64 since 2001. The island, in common with the rest of the Hebrides, is one of the last remaining strongholds of the Gaelic language in Scotland. South Uist's inhabitants are known in Gaelic as Deasaich (Southerners). The population is about 90% Roman Catholic.

Eriskay

Eriskay (Scottish Gaelic: Èirisgeigh), from the Old Norse for "Eric's Isle", is an island and community council area of the Outer Hebrides in northern Scotland with a population of 143, as of the 2011 census. It lies between South Uist and Barra and is connected to South Uist by a causeway which was opened in 2001. In the same year Ceann a' Ghàraidh in Eriskay became the ferry terminal for travelling between South Uist and Barra. The Caledonian MacBrayne vehicular ferry travels between Eriskay and Ardmore in Barra. The crossing takes around 40 minutes.

Benbecula

Benbecula (/bɛnˈbɛkjʊlə/ ⓘ ben-BEK-yuul-ə; Scottish Gaelic: Beinn nam Fadhla or Beinn na Faoghla) is an island of the Outer Hebrides in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Scotland. In the 2011 census, it had a resident population of 1,283 with a sizable percentage of Roman Catholics. It is in a zone administered by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar or the Western Isles Council. The island is about 12 kilometres (7 miles) from west to east and a similar distance from north to south. It lies between the islands of North Uist and South Uist and is connected to both by road causeways. Benbecula's main settlement and administrative centre is Balivanich (Scottish Gaelic: Baile a' Mhanaich, meaning "Town of the Monk").

Three ways to Travel from Scotland to Uist

Transport providers

Airlines

Loganair

Train operators

ScotRail

Caledonian Sleeper

Bus operators

Caledonian MacBrayne

Shiel Buses

Questions and Answers

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What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Uist?

Is there a direct flight between Scotland and Uist?

How far is it from Scotland to Uist?

How do I travel from Scotland to Uist without a car?

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Uist?

Where can I stay near Uist?