Ferries from
Outer Hebrides to Scotland
Ferries from
Outer Hebrides to Scotland
There are 5 ferry routes. Ferries from Stornoway to Ullapool and Castlebay to Oban are popular ferry trips from Outer Hebrides to Scotland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Outer Hebrides to Scotland sail approximately 29 times per week and are provided by Caledonian MacBrayne.
Outer Hebrides to Scotland ferry time ranges between 2 hours 30 minutes and 7 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Outer Hebrides to Scotland is in 2 hours 30 minutes on the Stornoway to Ullapool ferry with Caledonian MacBrayne.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Outer Hebrides to Scotland with Caledonian MacBrayne.
The distance between Outer Hebrides and Scotland is 87.5 miles (140.8km) and 76.0 nautical miles.
Outer Hebrides to Scotland ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Stornoway to Ullapool ferry ferry sails approximately 14 times weekly with a crossing time of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Castlebay to Oban ferry ferries sail about 8 times weekly with a sailing time of 4 hours 45 minutes.
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The Outer Hebrides, also known as the Western Isles, are a chain of islands strung along the west coast of Scotland. Stretching 130 miles and comprising 119 islands, 5 of which are inhabited: Lewis and Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra. These slow-paced, Gaelic-speaking islands all offer total tranquillity, providing a unique British experience. Stunning coastal views, picturesque castles and an abundance of fascinating wildlife in untouched nature are all part of what makes the Outer Hebrides so special. Also, not only are the islands a hiker’s paradise, they also boast some of the most beautiful beaches in the British Isles, with long stretches of pristine white sand and crystal clear waters to be found on almost every island. The Outer Hebrides are very well connected by ferry, with a large network of sailings available within the island chain. There are also numerous routes back to mainland Scotland, so there’s ample choice.
Scotland is the Northernmost of the four countries that form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the West and North, the North Sea to the East and across the border to the South you’ll find England. Scotland is a lively and friendly country, rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years. People flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys, rolling hills, forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that Scotland has to offer. Whether you’re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting, Scotland has much to offer any visitor. In terms of arriving by ferry to Scotland, from Northern Ireland there’s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well-equipped ferries. There are no longer any direct ferries from continental Europe to Scotland however there are numerous crossings to England and Ireland that get you close enough.
