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How to get fromIsle of Barra to Aberdeenby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Aberdeen by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Barra Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    4h 57m
    £221–305

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    12h 56m
    £39–161

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 6m
    £43–170

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    12h 24m
    £120–331

  5. Ferry to Tiree, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Tiree Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Tiree (TRE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane TRE - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    8h 44m
    £162–359

Isle of Barra to Aberdeen by ferry and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Isle of Barra, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Barra to Aberdeen. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Union Square Bus Station via Oban Ferry Terminal, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 6m.

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