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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm20 / ...
    9h 15m
    £28–147

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 13m
    £101–344

  3. Train, fly to Barra Airport

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    7h 33m
    £159–324

  4. Train, fly to Tiree, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    4. Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 6m
    £143–392

Inverness to Castlebay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Castlebay. However, you can 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 Inverness to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 13h 13m.

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