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How to get fromKilmarnock to Isle of Barraby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train, fly to Barra Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    3h 27m
    £164–194

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    10h 23m
    £34–156

  3. Fly to Tiree, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    2. Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 19m
    £108–252

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    10h 38m
    £63–215

Kilmarnock to Isle of Barra by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Isle of Barra. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Barra Airport (BRR). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 10h 23m.

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