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How to get fromPortree to Castlebayby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Portree to Castlebay by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Ferry Terminalbus bus W17
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 19m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 918
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 22m
    £43–180

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    10h 19m
    £210–264

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Portree, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portree to Castlebay. However, you can take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Uist and Barra Hospital, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Somerled Square to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 11h 22m.

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