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How to get fromIsle of Barra to Tarbertby ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Tarbert by ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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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 Tarbertferry ferry
    4h 48m
    £113–230

  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 bus from School to Ferry Terminal Rd Endbus bus W16
    4. Take the ferry from Berneray Ferry Terminal to Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Car Parkbus bus W10
    8h 34m

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane BRR - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus bus
    7h 16m

Barra Airport (BRR) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£369Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 112.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Isle of Barra, Scotland and Tarbert, Outer Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Barra to Tarbert. However, you can take the ferry to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Car Park via Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, School, Ferry Terminal Rd End, Berneray Ferry Terminal, Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 34m.

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