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

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Vatersay Island 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 34m
    £57–187

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 31m
    £151–344

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    8h 35m
    £234–299

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness 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 a train from Inverness to Vatersay Island via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal in around 13h 31m.

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