Ferries
The Isle of North Uist is linked to the mainland by ferry from Uig in Skye to Lochmaddy, from the Isle of Harris from Leverburgh to the Isle of Berneray.
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.
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, Benbecula and on the Isle of Barra.
Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, provides you with the greatest number of flight options to/from the isles with over 50 years’ experience. Loganair also includes complimentary luggage allowance & on board service as standard. Book now for travel from 1st September at Loganair.co.uk
Flybe, Eastern Airways and HIA all operate to and from Stornoway airport.
Flybe/Loganair and HIA operate to and from Benbecula airport.
HIA and Flybe/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/roads-travel-and-parking/public-transport/bus-services/lewis-bus-timetables/
Isle of Harris: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/public-transport/bus-services/harris-bus-timetables
Uists, Benbecula, Berneray and Eriskay: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/public-transport/bus-services/uists-benbecula-berneray-and-eriskay-timetables/
Barra: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/public-transport/bus-services/barra-bus-timetables/