There are 2 ways to get from Mallaig to Vatersay Island by ferry, train, bus, or plane
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry 20A
- Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry Cm21
8h 22m£44–142Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
- Take the bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airportbus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane GLA - BRR
8h 18m£264–340
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Vatersay Island is to ferry which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Vatersay Island is to train and bus and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs £260 - £340.
No, there is no direct ferry from Mallaig to Vatersay Island. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal via Eriskay Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Mallaig and Vatersay Island is 95 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Vatersay Island without a car is to ferry which takes 8h 22m and costs £40 - £150.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Mallaig to Vatersay Island, including transfers.
There are 23+ hotels available in Vatersay Island.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Vatersay Island, Scotland?
You can take a ferry from Mallaig to Vatersay Island via Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, Police Station, Ferry Terminal, Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and St Brendan Rd End in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Barra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–90
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £10–15
- Car Fare
- £70–90
Ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–16
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £3–5
- Car Fare
- £12–16
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