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How to get fromFort William to Castlebayby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort William to Castlebay by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    7h 9m
    £23–141

  2. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    6h 26m
    £162–196

  3. Bus, ferry via Belford Hospital

    1. Take the bus from Belford Hospital to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    7h 22m
    £24–147

Fort William to Castlebay by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Castlebay. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Barra Airport (BRR), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Co-Op.

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