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How to get fromEdinburgh to Vatersay Islandby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Vatersay Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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 51m
    £58–189

  2. Train, fly

    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
    6h 4m
    £161–215

  3. 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
    10h 10m
    £68–214

  4. 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 59m
    £88–260

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Vatersay Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Vatersay Island. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Vatersay Island. Alternatively, 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, fly to Barra Airport (BRR), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Co-Op, then take the bus to Village.

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