Uig – Lochmaddy
Ferry to North Uist
Uig – Lochmaddy
Ferry to North Uist
Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Uig to Lochmaddy. Uig Lochmaddy ferries cost between £57 and £139, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Uig Lochmaddy ferries.
The first Uig Lochmaddy ferry typically departs from Uig at around 09:15. The last ferry usually departs at 22:40.
The Uig Lochmaddy ferry trip can take around 1 hour 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 11 weekly sailings from Uig to Lochmaddy provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.
Uig Lochmaddy ferry prices typically range between £57* and £139*. The average price is typically £114*. The cheapest Uig Lochmaddy ferry prices start from £57*. The average price for a foot passenger is £35*. The average price for a car is £114*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Uig to Lochmaddy is approximately 54.3 miles (87.4km) or 47 nautical miles.
Yes, Caledonian MacBrayne ferries allow cars on board ferries between Uig and Lochmaddy. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Uig and Lochmaddy.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Caledonian MacBrayne ferries between Uig and Lochmaddy.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Uig to Lochmaddy.
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| Uig - Lochmaddy Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | £96* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:50 | |
| Distance | 47 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The port of Uig lies on the west coast of the Trotternish peninsula on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Uig is both an ideal gateway and base to explore the beautiful Isle of Skye, with frequent crossings to and from Lochmaddy and Tarbert every day. The Uig ferry terminal is situated at the northern end of the A87 in the village of Idrigil, so it’s within easy reach from most towns on Skye and the northern mainland. There is also a bus stop located outside the terminal building next to the ticket office. The terminal itself has a large, seated waiting room, a public telephone and toilet facilities, ensuring your journey is as comfortable as possible from the start. This particular area of Skye is renowned for its magnificent rock formations and captivating historical landmarks, so be sure to see as many as you can during your visit.
As the administrative centre and main port of North Uist in Scotland, Lochmaddy provides frequent daily crossings to the Isle of Skye. The port is easily reachable from most villages in North Uist, as it sits just off the circular A865 road on the east coast. Free parking is available outside the terminal building, alongside a bus stop which provides frequent services to the surrounding villages. Whilst you wait for your ferry to leave, you can relax inside the terminal’s spacious waiting area or stroll to the local shop and admire the stunning scenery along the way.
