What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Barra Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Barra Castle is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Barra Castle?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Barra Castle is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £18 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Barra Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aberdeen Union Street and arriving at Aberdeen Airport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Barra Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Dyce. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Barra Castle?

The distance between Aberdeen and Barra Castle is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Barra Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Barra Castle without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Barra Castle?

The bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Aberdeen Airport takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Barra Castle bus from?

Aberdeen to Barra Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Barra Castle train from?

Aberdeen to Barra Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Barra Castle?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Barra Castle is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Aberdeen to Barra Castle bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Barra Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Airport station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Barra Castle train arrive?

Aberdeen to Barra Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dyce station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Barra Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Barra Castle is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Aberdeen to Barra Castle.

Where can I stay near Barra Castle?

There are 707+ hotels available in Barra Castle.

Aberdeen to Barra Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Barra Castle by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus Ember
35 min
£4–7
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dycetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
58 min
£2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdeen to Barra Castletaxi 6.4 mi
12 min
£18–22
Drive 6.4 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Barra Castlecar 6.4 mi
12 min
£2–3
Line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Music Hall to Cloverfield Gardensbus 172 / ...
1h 6m

Aberdeen to Barra Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Barra Castle, Aberdeen City, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Aberdeen Airport hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Dyce hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 8 min.

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