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

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There are 4 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 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 45m
    £117–354

  3. Train, 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
    7h 11m
    £245–369

  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

Inverness to Vatersay Island 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 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, then take the ferry to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 13h 45m.

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