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How to get fromDundee to Isle of Barraby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Isle of Barra by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Barra Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    4h 21m
    £190–241

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 24m
    £37–168

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee 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
    11h 29m
    £92–271

  4. Train, fly to Tiree, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    3. Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 13m
    £134–299

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 36m
    £37–162

Dundee to Isle of Barra by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Isle of Barra, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Isle of Barra. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Barra Airport (BRR). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 11h 24m.

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