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How to get fromThurso to Isle of Barraby bus, ferry, train, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Isle of Barra by bus, ferry, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 36m
    £41–167

  2. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 59m
    £38–177

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 8m
    £93–267

  4. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane KOI - BRR
    8h 26m
    £379–1,225

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 19m
    £102–294

  6. Train, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Dingwalltrain train
    2. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Drive from Kyle of Lochalsh to Mallaigcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    5. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 21m
    £124–300

  7. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    11h 29m
    £281–439

Thurso to Isle of Barra by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 36m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Isle of Barra, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Isle of Barra. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Oban Bus Station, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 14h 8m.

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