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How to get fromInverness to Castlebayby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Castlebay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    9h 15m
    £27–147

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 46m
    £113–343

  3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane INV - BRR
    9h 12m
    £145–658

  4. Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 2

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    9h 26m
    £37–170

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    8h 3m
    £226–323

Inverness to Castlebay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?

Loganair and British Airways fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Barra Airport (BRR) twice daily.

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