Route information

Berneray - Leverburgh

Summer timetables 27 March - 18 October 2026:

22 July: an amended passenger only service will operate. The latest information including details on sailing times can be found on the service status page.

23 July - 4 August MV Loch Bhrusda has been redeployed and will operate an amended timetable between Berneray – Leverburgh from 23 July to 4 August - view timetable here In addition to MV Loch Bhrusda sailings, a passenger only charter vessel will operate until 24 July, and MV Glen Sannox will operate an inter-island service between Lochmaddy and Tarbert until 27 July. Full details can be found on the service status page for this route.

5 August - 18 October: View and/or download the timetable for this period in the timetables tab.

Summer tidal timetables: We will be operating amended timetables between Berneray - Leverburgh due to low tides and on some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout Summer 2026. View tidal timetable.

20, 25, 26 & 27July: To accommodate customers travelling to/from Eilean Dorcha Festival 2026, amended timetables will operate on Berneray - Leverburgh. View timetable details.

Winter timetables 19 October 2026 - 25 March 2027 The winter timetable for this route, for the period 19 October 2026 - 25 March 2027 is now available to view and/or download in the timetables tab on this page. Bookings will be available from 4 August, for more information read our customer update.

Winter tidal timetables: We will be operating amended timetables between Berneray - Leverburgh due to low tides and on some occasions daylight hours on certain dates throughout Winter 2026 2027. View tidal timetable.

Key Information:

Service status: Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Book your ticket online, in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger. All vehicles and passengers must have a valid ticket prior to travel.

Check-in: 20 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and foot passengers. Late check-in may result in your space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Campervans/Motorhomes/Caravans: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) request that visitors in caravans, motorhomes and campervans stay in official campsites or designated overnight spots. Plan your trip carefully and stay only in these designated areas. Please follow the P.L.A.C.E visitor code to help to keep the Outer Hebrides special. Before you travel, read about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

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