Mallaig – Lochboisdale
Ferries to South Uist
Mallaig – Lochboisdale
Ferries to South Uist
Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale. Mallaig Lochboisdale ferries cost between 66€ and 311€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Mallaig Lochboisdale ferries.
The first Mallaig Lochboisdale ferry typically departs from Mallaig at around 09:05. The last ferry usually departs at 18:00.
The Mallaig Lochboisdale ferry trip can take around 3 hours 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 9 weekly sailings from Mallaig to Lochboisdale provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.
Mallaig Lochboisdale ferry prices typically range between 66€* and 311€*. The average price is typically 172€*. The cheapest Mallaig Lochboisdale ferry prices start from 66€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 66€*. The average price for a car is 246€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Mallaig to Lochboisdale is approximately 102.6 miles (165.1km) or 89.2 nautical miles.
Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne ferries allow cars on board ferries between Mallaig and Lochboisdale. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Mallaig and Lochboisdale.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Caledonian MacBrayne ferries between Mallaig and Lochboisdale.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Mallaig to Lochboisdale.
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| Mallaig - Lochboisdale Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | 224 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 11:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:50 | |
| Distance | 89 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Mallaig and its port have a long history, with the town’s name originating from the Old Norse meaning for ‘Bay of the Seabirds’. Set in stunning surroundings, the local railway station is the terminus of the West Highland Line which was used in the ‘Harry Potter’ films as the Hogwarts Express railway line. The port of Mallaig is situated at the northern end of the A380, known as ‘the Road to the Isles’, and provides frequent sailings to Armadale on the Isle of Skye. Free car parking is available outside the terminal building and the nearest bus stop is just a five-minute walk away. Inside the building, you’ll find a seated waiting area with toilet facilities.
Lochboisdale is the main port and settlement on South Uist, an island in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. Once a thriving fishing port in the 19th Century, the southeastern town of Lochboisdale now offers the only route from South Uist to Isle of Barra, as well as frequent crossings to Oban on the mainland. The ferry terminal is situated at the southern end of the A865 and has a small waiting room and toilet facilities inside the terminal building, with a taxi rank situated just outside. Originally completed in 1880, Lochboisdale’s pier was rebuilt in 1966 to accommodate the new car ferries, allowing the innovative ‘roll-on roll-off’ system to flourish. Also, the Lochboisdale Hotel was built in 1882 and still boasts stunning views overlooking the harbour.
