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- Crossing time
- About 105 minutes
- Operator
- 1
Checked against calmac.co.uk on 9 November 2026
The Uig to Lochmaddy ferry takes about 105 minutes with CalMac Ferries.
Are you planning a trip from Skye to North Uist? The Uig to Lochmaddy ferry links Uig on Skye with Lochmaddy on North Uist, and it's sailed by CalMac Ferries.
The crossing takes 1 hour 45 minutes, and the route operates all year round. You can compare sailings on Ferryu.
- Crossing time of 1 hour 45 minutes
- Operates all year round
- The winter timetable runs from 19 October 2026 to 25 March 2027
- The summer 2027 timetable runs from 26 March to 17 October 2027
- Check-in is 45 minutes before departure for vehicles and 30 minutes for foot passengers
At a glance
- Crossing
- About 105 minutes
- Uig to Lochmaddy
- Arrives
- Lochmaddy (North Uist)
- Scotland
Who sails this route
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashSailing with CalMac Ferries
CalMac Ferries runs this route all year round, with the crossing to Lochmaddy taking 1 hour 45 minutes.
Their timetable changes with the seasons. The winter timetable covers 19 October 2026 to 25 March 2027, and the summer 2027 timetable runs from 26 March to 17 October 2027. Sailing times may differ between the two, so be sure to check the right timetable for your travel dates before you set off.
Book early for the best choice of sailings, especially if you're bringing a vehicle.
Before you travel
- If you're taking a vehicle, check in at least 45 minutes before departure.
- Foot passengers should arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
- The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry terminal in Lochmaddy is at HS6 5AA.
Give yourself plenty of time to reach the port so you're not rushing to check in.
When you arrive in Lochmaddy
Lochs across the moorland of North UistPhoto: Ma Ti / Unsplash 
Pobull Fhinn stone circle on North UistPhoto: Ma Ti / Unsplash
Ferry terminal at Lochmaddy, HS6 5AA
Weather in Lochmaddy
- Warmest month: August, average high 14°C.
- Wettest month: December, about 159 mm of rain.
- Sea at its warmest in August, about 14°C.
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Show the numbers
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1 | 6.0 | 155.9 | 8.0 |
| February | 7.6 | 5.6 | 116.4 | 7.7 |
| March | 7.7 | 5.9 | 103.0 | 7.6 |
| April | 8.5 | 6.9 | 73.8 | 8.9 |
| May | 10.1 | 8.6 | 67.6 | 11.7 |
| June | 12.0 | 10.7 | 74.8 | 13.5 |
| July | 13.6 | 12.4 | 85.0 | 13.9 |
| August | 14.2 | 12.9 | 105.8 | 14.0 |
| September | 13.5 | 12.0 | 118.9 | 13.9 |
| October | 11.8 | 10.1 | 153.7 | 12.2 |
| November | 10.1 | 8.2 | 153.5 | 10.7 |
| December | 8.8 | 6.6 | 159.1 | 9.3 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (12 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
Questions answered
How long is the ferry from Uig to Lochmaddy?
About 105 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Crossing time is 1 hour 45 minutes to Lochmaddy. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
1 hour 45 minutes. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
How often does it sail?
The summer 2027 timetable will run from 26 March to 17 October 2027. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
The winter timetable for this route is for the period 19 October 2026 - 25 March 2027. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Operates all year round. (CalMac Ferries, calmac.co.uk)
Compare routes to Scotland
Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.
| Route | Operator | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Uig to Lochmaddy This route | CalMac Ferries | About 105 minutes |
| Aberdeen to Kirkwall | NorthLink Ferries | – |
| Aberdeen to Lerwick | NorthLink Ferries | – |
| Ardrossan to Brodick | CalMac Ferries | About 55 minutes |
| Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope | Pentland Ferries | – |
| Largs to Cumbrae | CalMac Ferries | – |
| Mallaig to Armadale | CalMac Ferries | About 45 minutes |
| Oban to Castlebay | CalMac Ferries | About 5 hours |
| Oban to Craignure | CalMac Ferries | About 45 minutes |
| Scrabster to Stromness | NorthLink Ferries | About 90 minutes |
| Uig to Tarbert | CalMac Ferries | About 100 minutes |
| Ullapool to Stornoway | CalMac Ferries | About 2½ hours |
| Wemyss Bay to Rothesay | CalMac Ferries | About 35 minutes |
