Rome2Rio

How to get fromIsle of Barra to Orkney Islandsby plane, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Orkney Islands

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Barra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRR - KOI
    4h 46m
    £403–1,251

  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 Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    17h 14m
    £53–194

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    16h 28m
    £56–185

  4. Ferry, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    10h 36m
    £213–558

Barra Airport (BRR) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£400Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Barra to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

Loganair flies from Barra Airport (BRR) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice a week.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides