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By rail

It is quite possible to get to Lewis and Harris by rail. Heading for Harris, the rail network terminates at Kyle of Lochalsh, but a bus service connects directly with the ferry terminal at Uig on the Isle of Skye. Likewise, if heading for Lewis, a bus service links Inverness station directly with the ferry terminal at Ullapool.

For further information, contact Scotrail on 0845 601 5929 or see https://www.scotrail.co.uk/. This service does not carry bicycles, so if you are cycling you can either take the train as far as Garve and then cycle to Ullapool or use the Highland Cycle Bus that runs from Inverness to Durness via Ullapool in the tourist season. Phone 01463 222444 or see www.decoaches.co.uk for times and bookings. For further information contact Scotrail on 0845 601 5929 or see www.firstgroup.com/scotrail.

Getting around

In your own car

There are some 320km (200 miles) of road on Lewis and Harris. Some of it, like the descent from North Harris into Tarbert, is of an exceptionally good standard. Other stretches, such as the road around the eastern Bay area of Harris, tend to be narrow and winding. Having a vehicle on the island makes getting around to the more remote parts very easy. However, the only filling stations in Harris are at Leverburgh, Tarbert and Ardhasaig and the only ones in Lewis are at Stornoway, Kershader, Lower Barvas, Leurbost, Uig, Cros and Bernera, with only one in Stornoway and the one on Bernera currently open on Sundays. Fuel also costs around 10p a litre more than on the mainland.