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How to get fromFort William to Vatersay Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20
    7h 27m
    £51–178

  2. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    5h 25m
    £239–296

  3. Bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lochnell Schoolbus bus 918
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20
    8h 33m
    £52–180

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Vatersay Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Fort William 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 bus to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Barra Airport (BRR), then take the taxi to Village.

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