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

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There are 3 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 Drum Green to Filling Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 918
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20B
    12h 20m
    £36–163

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness 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
    13h 30m
    £58–236

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    8h 4m
    £105–282

Inverness to Castlebay by train and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest 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 Drum Green, take the bus to Filling Station, take the line 919 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, 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 Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Oban Ferry Terminal in around 13h 30m.

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