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

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews 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 Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    5h 14m
    £192–255

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate 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
    12h 17m
    £38–166

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 22m
    £94–275

  4. Train, fly to Tiree, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    3. Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 6m
    £136–303

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 22m
    £41–167

Saint Andrews to Isle of Barra by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Isle of Barra, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Saint Andrews to Isle of Barra. However, you can take the line 99 bus to Railway Station, walk to Dundee, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan 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 Bus Station to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 12h 17m.

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