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How to get fromIsle of Barra to Portreeby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Portree by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 47m
    £111–201

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Schoolbus bus W17
    3. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 1m

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  • Distance: 100.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Barra to Portree. However, you can take the ferry to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, walk to Uig Pier, then take the bus to Co-Op. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Somerled Square via Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, School, Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Uig Pier in around 9h 1m.

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