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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    3h 32m
    £161–222

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    9h 32m
    £29–149

  3. Train, fly to Tiree, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    7h 24m
    £105–270

  4. Bus, ferry via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    9h 51m
    £38–174

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    10h 40m
    £63–247

Edinburgh to Isle of Barra by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh 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 George Street to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Oban Bus Station and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 32m.

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