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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Vatersay 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
    6h 16m
    £111–214

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20
    11h 2m
    £28–148

  3. Bus, ferry via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20
    11h 26m
    £38–174

  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
    12h 11m
    £58–219

Edinburgh to Vatersay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Vatersay. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Barra Airport (BRR), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Co-Op, then take the bus to Village. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Village via Oban Bus Station, Oban Ferry Terminal, Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal, and Co-Op in around 11h 2m.

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