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A mini guide to
Isle of Harris & Tarbert: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Isle of Harris & Tarbert
Stops and stations
Getting to Isle of Harris & Tarbert
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Tarbert ferry terminal | CalMac ferry to Uig (Skye) | CalMac's main approach to Harris is from Uig to Tarbert |
| Leverburgh | CalMac ferry to Berneray | CalMac says the crossing takes around an hour and recommends vehicle reservations |
| A859 | Road to Lewis | Tarbert is linked by road to Stornoway on Lewis |
| Local buses | Island bus routes | Check Traveline Scotland for current times |
Walking from nearby areas
- Isle of Lewis & Stornoway: 42.3 km from Isle of Harris & Tarbert, better by public transport
- The Uists & Benbecula: 61.8 km from Isle of Harris & Tarbert, better by public transport
- Barra & Vatersay: 112.6 km from Isle of Harris & Tarbert, better by public transport
Reaching The Outer Hebrides
Official travel information
Five CalMac routes link the Outer Hebrides with the mainland and Skye, and Highlands and Islands Airports run the airports at Stornoway, Benbecula and Barra. Vehicle space on the ferries is limited, so book ahead and check service status before you travel.
- CalMac → — ferries, timetables and service status
- Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL) → — Stornoway, Benbecula and Barra airports
- Visit Outer Hebrides → — the islands' tourism site
- Comhairle nan Eilean Siar → — the Western Isles Council
- VisitScotland → — the national tourism site
- Traveline Scotland → — bus and ferry journey planner
- Historic Environment Scotland → — Calanais, Dun Carloway, Arnol, Rodel and Kisimul
- Scottish Outdoor Access Code → — responsible access on croft land and beaches
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Isle of Harris & Tarbert. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Isle of Harris & Tarbert
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
St Clement's Church, Rodel
Church built around 1500 for the MacLeod chiefs of Harris, described by Historic Environment Scotland as the grandest medieval building in the Western Isles.
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle
Category A listed 19th-century house by the B887 in North Harris, now run as exclusive accommodation and a sporting estate.
The Clisham
At 799 metres the highest mountain in the Outer Hebrides and its only Corbett; expect boggy ground and rain.
The Outer Hebrides
More areas to explore
The Uists & Benbecula
Machair, chambered cairns and causeways from Berneray to Eriskay
Open the mini guide →
Barra & Vatersay
Kisimul Castle, the beach airport and the sands of Vatersay
Open the mini guide →
Isle of Lewis & Stornoway
Stornoway, the Calanais Stones, blackhouses and the Butt of Lewis
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Hushinish Beach: Edward Crompton from London, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Isle of Harris & Tarbert (area photo): Zenit, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- St Clement's Church, Rodel: Gweduni, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Amhuinnsuidhe Castle: Les Ellingham, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Clisham: David Crocker, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Uists & Benbecula: Helen Spencer, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Barra & Vatersay: Conor Lawless from North Uist, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0, source
- Isle of Lewis & Stornoway: LornaMCampbell, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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