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

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2h 30m
    £164–216

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to George Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 53m
    £28–145

  3. 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 8m
    £105–269

  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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    9h 47m
    £63–246

  5. Ferry, bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus 978
    9h 50m
    £38–171

Isle of Barra to Edinburgh by ferry and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Barra to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to George Street via Oban Ferry Terminal and Oban Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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