What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Oban is to ferry which costs £15 - £130 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct ferry between Isle of Barra and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal and arriving at Oban Ferry Terminal. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Isle of Barra to Oban?

The distance between Isle of Barra and Oban is 88 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Barra to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Barra to Oban without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs £15 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Barra to Oban?

The ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 575+ hotels available in Oban.

Isle of Barra to Oban - 2 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Oban by ferry, plane, or bus

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm20 / ...
4h 45m
£15–130
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
4h 35m
£179–210

Isle of Barra to Oban by ferry

6Weekly Ferries

4h 45mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.6 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Isle of Barra, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal 6 times a week. Tickets cost £15–130 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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