Lochboisdale Ferry Terminal
Lochboisdale Ferry Port, South Uist, Outer Hebrides) offers ferry services to Oban and Mallaig in mainland Scotland
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Lochboisdale is the main town in South Uist, Outer Hebrides, built on a headland. The town boasts a new marina and a Post Office with a coffee shop, while the Loichboisdale Hotel, dating from the 1880s, offers a bar and à la carte menu.
Get directions for Lochboisdale Ferry Terminal
Port address: Ferry Terminal, Lochboisdale, HS8 5TH, Scotland.
Lochboisdale terminal is served by these ferry routes:
- Mallaig–Lochboisdale (Calmac Ferries)
- Tarbert–Lochboisdale (Calmac Ferries)
Travelling to Lochboisdale Ferry Terminal
Travelling by Car
From North Uist, the A865 South leads to Lochboisdale, and the port is well signposted.
Travelling by Bus
Although there is no bus stop at the port, bus services are able to make stops at the port on request. The W17 bus service calls through Lochboisdale.
Lochboisdale: Port Facilities
Café/Bar/Snacks
There is no service in the terminal. The nearest shops, cash machines and petrol stations are in the town, just 300 metres from the port.
Disabled Facilities
There are disabled toilets at the terminal.
Terminal Opening Hours
During the winter, the terminal is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 05:00 to 17:00, Thursday from 06:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 05:00 to 15:00 and Sunday from 06:00 to 13:00.
During the summer, the terminal is open Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 06:00 to 15:00 and Sunday from 06:00 to 13:00.
Tourist Information
Information is available at the ticket sales and enquiries desk.
Car parks at Lochboisdale Ferry Port
Free short stay parking for 6 spaces. No specific accessible parking spaces but may be possible if request made to port staff.
This information is provided for guidance only.