Ardmhor - Eriskay
Ferry to Isle of Eriskay
Ardmhor - Eriskay
Ferry to Isle of Eriskay
See ferry fares and operators from all over the world in one spot, and find the sailing that fits your trip. Booking early is usually the surest way to get a good price and plenty of choice.
Discounts are available with Direct Ferries all year round. If a senior discount applies to your crossing, it's applied for you automatically once the right age bracket is selected in the passenger options.
Students and recent graduates can claim a 5% saving. Register with our partner Student Beans to verify eligibility, then apply your discount code at checkout.
Resident discounts also apply to a number of Spanish and Italian routes — pick the "Residents" option during search and the fare adjusts automatically. Be ready to show proof of address, such as an ID card or residency certificate, at check-in.
Requirements for travel documents change from route to route, so check what's needed ahead of time. A valid passport is usually required for Ardmhor to Eriskay travel, plus any visa or national ID relevant to your nationality. Since the rules depend on your citizenship and destination, our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide is the place to check for the latest guidance and avoid delays at check-in.
To book, just add your departure port, arrival port and preferred date, and you'll see every fare and sailing on offer. You can also compare alternative routes and times to find your best match.
Look out for early-bird pricing and flexible ticket options, such as upgrades or flexi-fares that let you make changes down the line. Entering accurate details — passenger count, vehicle specs and so on — keeps the process running smoothly.
As soon as your booking is confirmed, a confirmation email will land in your inbox. What happens next with your boarding pass depends on the operator you've booked.
Some operators issue boarding passes right away, while others need you to check in at the port itself. Where it's supported, the Direct Ferries app lets you check in online in advance.
You'll usually find ticket desks close to the ferry terminal. Giving yourself a little extra time before departure means you can collect tickets and check in without any stress.
Bring your confirmation email and valid photo ID, such as a passport or identity card, to check in. Pet owners should have vaccination and insurance documents on hand, and anyone with a resident discount should carry proof of address.
There are a few reasons departures from Ardmhor to Eriskay might not show for your chosen date — a schedule change, sold-out sailings, or a seasonal lull are the most likely. Try another date or check alternative routes through our Route & Port finder.
Booking your Ardmhor to Eriskay ferry well ahead of time generally works in your favour — you'll usually find better fares and a wider choice of departures and cabins.
A few weeks ahead is usually enough notice to catch the best offers, though fares can still fluctuate with the season and remaining space.
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Ardmhor is one of two ports on the Isle of Barra, Scotland, and is situated on the island’s northeast corner. Built in 2002, the ferry terminal is a gateway to the nearby Isle of Eriskay, with frequent crossings provided every day. The terminal building has a seated waiting room, toilet facilities and a public telephone. Port Ardmhor is easily reachable from everywhere on Barra, as it sits just off the circular A888 road. If driving from Castlebay, follow the A888 northbound and turn right at North Bay after six miles, following signs for ‘Sound of Barra Ferry’.
The port of Eriskay sits on the west coast and is the gateway to the Isle of Barra to the southwest. Although the port is just small slipway, the terminal building has a seated waiting room, toilet facilities and a public telephone. Getting to the terminal is simple, with a bus stop located at the top of the slipway and a country lane heading south from the villages of Eriskay, Balla and Haunn. Eriskay’s beautiful rolling hills are home to around 400 indigenous namesake ponies, so be sure to spend some time exploring the countryside and to keep an eye out for this rare Hebridean breed.
