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

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

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  1. Fly to Barra Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    2. Take the bus from Co-Op to Villagebus bus
    5h 9m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    8h 48m
    £27–146

  3. Fly to Tiree, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    2. Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 42m
    £97–233

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    8h 50m
    £57–205

Glasgow to Vatersay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Vatersay Island. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Bus Station and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 8h 48m.

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