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How to get fromEdinburgh to Castlebayby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castlebay by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)planeGLA - BRR
    4h 55m
    £103–245

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Roadbus978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry TerminalferryCm20
    9h 52m
    £34–156

  3. Bus, ferry via Public Toilets

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Public ToiletsbusE4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Roadbus977 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 37m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 41m
    £53–260

Edinburgh to Castlebay by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Castlebay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Barra Airport (BRR), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Co-Op. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Station Road and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 52m.

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