Eriskay port

Eriskay is a small island embodying the very essence of the Outer Hebrides. Linking the island to Barra in the south, the port is an important point of entry to explore this hidden gem amongst the Hebrides.

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The ferry to and from Eriskay berthed on a slipway with vehicles about to drive off the lowered ramp on a beautiful sunny day.

Port information

Caledonian MacBrayne

Ferry Terminal

Eriskay

HS8 6JN

This is an unattended slipway. Tickets can be purchased on board or online in advance.

Key information

This is a bookable route. We advise you to book and reserve your preferred sailing in advance.
If you arrive at the port without a reservation we may still be able to carry you. Please speak to ferry staff.
Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
Crossing Time: 40 minutes.
Operates all year round

Check in process

Vehicles

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure.
A staff member either shore side on on the ferry will check you in before boarding.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee. Please contact us on 0800 066 5000 to amend your booking.
If you don't have a booking you should park in the unbooked lane and a member of staff will try get you on the next available crossing.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Vehicles

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure.
A staff member either shore side on on the ferry will check you in before boarding.
If you arrive earlier than the stated check in time please do not join the boarding lanes.
If you miss your booked sailing, or the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may have to pay an additional fee. Please contact us on 0800 066 5000 to amend your booking.
If you don't have a booking you should park in the unbooked lane and a member of staff will try get you on the next available crossing.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Foot passenger

Please arrive 20 minutes before departure.
Please wait in the waiting room until instructed by a member of staff to board the ferry.
If you miss your booked sailing you may incur an additional fee.
We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.

Nearby

Fill up for your Hebridean adventure at the local petrol station, 9 miles away in Daliburgh.
Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs, the nearest cash machine is 13 miles away in Lochboisdale.
Need some essentials from the shop? Get everything you need at the local store, 1 mile away in Eriskay village.
Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Eriskay to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available on the island.