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

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Inverness by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    9h 1m
    £27–144

  2. 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 Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    13h 39m
    £117–346

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    6h 22m
    £218–320

  4. Ferry, bus via Bus Station Stance 2

    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    9h 36m
    £36–171

Isle of Barra to Inverness by ferry and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Barra to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban Bus Station, then take the bus to Inverness Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Inverness via Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 13h 39m.

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