Valid from 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025
The winter timetable for this route, 21 October 2024 - 27 March 2025 is now available to view and book. We've published full details to guide you in our latest customer update.
As of Wednesday 10 July, Scotrail introduced a temporary timetable. This will impact various onward travel connections across the network. For further details please visit the ScotRail website prior to your journey.
Planning ahead - Book your ticket online before in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. When you book online, you will immediately receive an eTicket direct to your email inbox. Each eTicket has a QR code, meaning you'll instantly be ready to board. There's no need to print at home or collect your tickets at the port, eTickets can be scanned from your device.
Travelling with a bike - If you're travelling as a foot passenger and bringing your bike, please add your bike(s) to your booking, - this means that you have more certainty about space. This ticket will remain free of charge. If you're a vehicle passenger, travelling with a bike or roof rack, please add your details when prompted in the booking platform.
Blue badge holders - Blue Badge concessions are now available online, meaning they'll be applied to your ticket. This is an alternative to visiting the port office / speaking with staff. Please continue to carry your concession card or equivalent when you travel.
Campervans/Motorhomes/Caravans - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) request that visitors in caravans, motorhomes and campervans stay in official campsites and or designated overnight spots. Plan your trip carefully by booking sites where you can and do not stay out with these campsites/overnight spots. Please follow the P.L.A.C.E visitor code and help to keep the Outer Hebrides special. If you are travelling in a motorhome, campervan or caravan, before travel find out more about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.
Check-in is 45 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 30 minutes for foot passengers - otherwise space will be reallocated. Late check-in may also lead to refusal of carriage.
Food and Drink - Find out what will be available on this route here.
Check the service status of this route before you travel for the latest information
