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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    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, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 57m
    £19–113

  3. 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
    5h 7m
    £162–186

  4. 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

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 9m
    £56–358

Fort William to Isle of Barra by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 135.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Isle of Barra. 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, then fly to Barra Airport (BRR).

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