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How to get fromManchester to Vatersay Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Vatersay Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 32m
    £99–324

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 44m
    £50–182

  3. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    8h 44m
    £212–314

  4. Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 44m
    £62–202

  5. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane MAN - BRR
    8h 52m
    £58–276

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane LPL - BRR
    10h 7m
    £65–302

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane BHX - BRR
    9h 42m
    £86–369

Manchester to Vatersay Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Vatersay Island, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barra Airport (BRR) twice daily.

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