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Other ways to get from Uig to Lochmaddy
| Option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fly Glasgow → Benbecula (BEB) | For Benbecula and the Uists. The airport is about 18 km from Lochmaddy ferry port. Compare flights → · Car hire at Benbecula → |
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The Uig to Lochmaddy (North Uist) ferry
Uig to Lochmaddy links the Isle of Skye with the Outer Hebrides, CalMac's crossing of around one hour 45 minutes from the harbour at Uig, on Skye's Trotternish peninsula, over The Minch to North Uist. It is a key part of the island-hopping network, letting travellers combine Skye with the long chain of the Uists, Benbecula and beyond, which are connected to one another by causeways. North Uist is a low, watery landscape of lochans, machair flowers, wide beaches and rich birdlife, and Lochmaddy is its main village and ferry port. The crossing carries cars, motorhomes, bikes and foot passengers, with sailings most days, and ties neatly into CalMac's Hopscotch island-hopping tickets. Booking vehicle space ahead is recommended through the summer, when the Outer Hebrides are at their busiest.
- Links Skye with the Outer Hebrides in around one hour 45 minutes
- Departs Uig on Skye's Trotternish peninsula
- North Uist is famed for machair, beaches and birdlife
- Ideal for Hopscotch island-hopping itineraries
Uig to Lochmaddy (North Uist) ferry fares we have seen
| Fare basket | Fare seen | Seen on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult foot passenger, single | £8.50 | 18 October 2026 | CalMac Summer 2026 fare table (valid from 27 March 2026) |
| Adult foot passenger, return | £17.00 | 18 October 2026 | CalMac Summer 2026 fare table (valid from 27 March 2026) |
| Car, single (passengers charged separately) | £41.90 | 18 October 2026 | CalMac Summer 2026 fare table (valid from 27 March 2026) |
| Car, return (passengers charged separately) | £83.80 | 18 October 2026 | CalMac Summer 2026 fare table (valid from 27 March 2026) |
Fares change with date, demand and vehicle; these are figures we saw on the dates shown, not quotes. A booking fee may be added. Check live prices in the search above.
Uig to Lochmaddy (North Uist) ferry times
| Direction | Sailings | Departs | Arrives | Crossing time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uig to Lochmaddy | 2 / day | 09:40, 18:15 | 11:25, 20:00 | 1h 45 | Mon |
| Lochmaddy to Uig | 1 / day | 11:50 | 13:35 | 1h 45 | Mon |
| Uig to Lochmaddy | 1 / day | 14:00 | 15:45 | 1h 45 | Tue |
| Lochmaddy to Uig | 2 / day | 07:30, 16:10 | 09:15, 17:55 | 1h 45 | Tue |
| Uig to Lochmaddy | 2 / day | 09:40, 18:15 | 11:25, 20:00 | 1h 45 | Wed and Fri |
| Lochmaddy to Uig | 1 / day | 11:50 | 13:35 | 1h 45 | Wed and Fri |
| Uig to Lochmaddy | 1 / day | 09:40 | 11:25 | 1h 45 | Thu |
| Lochmaddy to Uig | 2 / day | 07:30, 11:50 | 09:15, 13:35 | 1h 45 | Thu |
| Uig to Lochmaddy | 2 / day | 11:10, 14:00 | 12:55, 15:45 | 1h 45 | Sat |
| Lochmaddy to Uig | 3 / day | 07:30, 13:25, 16:10 | 09:15, 15:10, 17:55 | 1h 45 | Sat |
| Uig to Lochmaddy | 1 / day | 14:30 | 16:15 | 1h 45 | Sun |
| Lochmaddy to Uig | 1 / day | 11:15 | 13:00 | 1h 45 | Sun |
Winter 2026/27 timetable from CalMac's PDF. Some sailings carry conditions (letter codes) in the PDF and Sunday services differ; check CalMac's timetable and service status before travelling.
Source: assets.calmac.co.uk, checked 18 October 2026. This timetable is valid from 19 October 2026 to 25 March 2027. Timetables change by season; the search shows the sailings for your date. Live status: calmac.co.uk.
Who sails Uig to Lochmaddy (North Uist)
| Operator | Ships | Crossing | Sailings | Foot passengers | Pets | Check-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) | Hebrides | 1 hour 45 minutes | up to 2 / day each way (winter) | Yes | Allowed: 'pet in lounge' ticket (limited) or pet stays in the car; assistance dogs anywhere except play areas | vehicles 45 minutes before, foot passengers 30 minutes before |
Rules differ by operator and ship; confirm when you book. Sources: calmac.co.uk. Checked 18 October 2026.
What to know about the Uig to Lochmaddy (North Uist) crossing
Check-in
Vehicles must check in 45 minutes before departure; foot passengers 30 minutes before departure. (calmac.co.uk)
Foot passengers
Carried on every sailing. (calmac.co.uk)
Pets
Pets travel on a lead in designated areas or stay in the car. CalMac sells a 'pet in passenger lounge' ticket (limited numbers) or a 'pet remains in car' option (you cannot return to the car deck during the crossing). Assistance dogs are allowed in all public areas except children's play areas. (calmac.co.uk)
Bicycles
Pedal cycles free, single and return; groups of 6 or more inform port office in advance. (calmac.co.uk)
Accessibility
Blue badge concession online. Uig: 1 accessible space, 1 accessible toilet. Lochmaddy: 2 accessible spaces, accessible toilets. (calmac.co.uk)
Where the ferry leaves from and arrives
Uig ferry terminal
- Address
- Caledonian MacBrayne, Uig, Isle of Skye, IV51 9XX.
- Parking
- Limited free parking in terminal area; 1 accessible space beside terminal; EV charging at council car park adjacent.
- Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi, ticket office, waiting area, toilets, baby changing; defibrillator at filling station 25m.
Source: calmac.co.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
Lochmaddy ferry terminal
- Address
- Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy, HS6 5AA.
- Parking
- Free long stay parking next to terminal; 2 accessible spaces.
- Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi, ticket office, waiting area, toilets, baby changing, EV charging on pier.
Source: calmac.co.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
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Uig to Lochmaddy (North Uist) ferry — common questions
How long is Uig to Lochmaddy?
Around one hour 45 minutes across The Minch to North Uist.
Who operates the Uig to Lochmaddy ferry?
CalMac (Caledonian MacBrayne) runs the crossing from Skye to North Uist.
Can I island-hop from North Uist?
Yes — North Uist connects by causeway to Benbecula and the other Uists, and the route works well with CalMac Hopscotch tickets.
How much is the Uig to Lochmaddy ferry?
CalMac publishes a fixed fare table for this route (Summer 2026 table, valid from 27 March 2026): the adult foot-passenger single and the car single we saw on 18 October 2026 are in the fares table on this page, with the source. Passengers are charged separately from the vehicle, and the fare is the same whoever you book with.
What time is the first ferry from Uig to Lochmaddy in winter?
In the winter 2026/27 timetable the first weekday sailing from Uig leaves at 09:40 (Mon). Times change by season and on some dates; check CalMac's timetable and service status before travelling.
Where these facts come from
Checked by the CheapFerries editorial team on 18 October 2026. Operators change timetables, fares and rules, so confirm details for your sailing when you book.
- calmac.co.uk www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/uig-lochmaddy
- assets.calmac.co.uk assets.calmac.co.uk/media/ovtnr4ez/wtt-22-uig-lochmaddy.pdf
- calmac.co.uk www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/ports/uig-port/
- calmac.co.uk www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/ports/lochmaddy-port/
- calmac.co.uk www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/travel/travelling-with-pets/