To travel to the Isle of South Uist there are two options, by ferry and by plane.
There is a causeway from Berneray to North Uist in the north, and a series of causeways linking North Uist to Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay to the south.
Ferry
The ferry to and from the mainland departs from Oban in Argyll and goes to Lochboisdale, either directly, or via Castlebay in Barra.
For timetable details, or to make a booking, look at www.calmac.co.uk or phone 0800 066 5400.
Flights
Airports are in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, in Benbecula and on the Isle of Barra.
More information about these airports can be found at HIA – The Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.
Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, provides you with the greatest number of flight options to/from the isles with over 50 years’ experience. Loganair.co.uk
Hebridean Air Services Limited now operate the service between Benbecula and Stornoway.
and Loganair operate to and from Barra airport.
Bus Services
The bus service through the islands is good. See further details below. All services are weather dependent, so please bear this in mind when planning your holiday.
Bus services through the Western Isles run either direct to Stornoway, or offer connection to/from Stornoway. Most services run Monday to Saturday. Bus fares are inexpensive with through fares available on many connecting buses. Day Returns offer a discount and are available for all journeys which return to the same start point.
The best pace to find up to date timetables and routes is on the Western Isles Council (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) website:
Isle of Lewis: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/
Isle of Harris: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/
Uists, Benbecula, Berneray and Eriskay: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/
Barra: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/