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How to get fromSouth Uist to Barra Head (Island)by bus, ferry, unknown, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from South Uist to Barra Head (Island) by bus, ferry, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from School to Ferry Terminalbus bus W17
    2. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Barra Head (Island)unknown unknown
    2h 42m

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BEB - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Barra Head (Island)unknown unknown
    13h 8m

  3. Fly to Stornoway Airport, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane plane BEB - SYY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police Stationbus bus
    5. Walk from Police Station to Barra Head (Island)unknown unknown
    13h 41m

Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from South Uist to Barra Head (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between South Uist, Scotland and Barra Head (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from South Uist to Barra Head (Island). However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, then travel to Barra Head (Island). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Co-Op, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Benbecula (BEB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal, then travel to Barra Head (Island).

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