Rome2Rio

How to get fromAberdeen to Castlebayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Castlebay

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Castlebay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 28m
    £110–287

  2. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 24m
    £39–164

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 32m
    £44–185

  4. Fly from Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane ABZ - BRR
    8h 13m
    £345–1,007

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    6h 24m
    £223–282

Aberdeen to Castlebay by train and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Castlebay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 334.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Barra Airport (BRR) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides