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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 train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    4h 55m
    £102–255

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    9h 57m
    £28–156

  3. Bus, ferry via Public Toilets

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Public Toiletsbus bus E4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Roadbus bus 976 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20B
    10h 14m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 20B
    10h 41m
    £52–245

Edinburgh to Castlebay by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Station Road and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 57m.

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