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 around $57 and $375, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Mallaig Lochboisdale ferries.
Mallaig Lochboisdale ferry sailings typycally depart from Mallaig at around 09:05. The last ferry leaves at 18:00.
The Mallaig Lochboisdale ferry trip can take around 3 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 9 weekly sailings from Mallaig to Lochboisdale serviced by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Mallaig Lochboisdale ferry prices typically range between $57* and $375*. The average price is typically $324*. The cheapest ferries from Mallaig to Lochboisdale start from $57*. The average price for a foot passenger is $57*. The average price for a car is $324*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Mallaig to Lochboisdale is approximately 103 miles (165km) or 89 nautical miles.
Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne allow cars on board ferries between Mallaig and Lochboisdale. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Mallaig and Lochboisdale.
Foot passengers can travel on the Mallaig to Lochboisdale ferry with Caledonian MacBrayne.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Mallaig to Lochboisdale.
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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.
