What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Portree?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Barra to Portree is to ferry and taxi which costs £110 - £210 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Portree?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Barra to Portree is to ferry and taxi which takes 6h 10m and costs £110 - £210.

How far is it from Isle of Barra to Portree?

The distance between Isle of Barra and Portree is 102 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Barra to Portree without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Barra to Portree without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 6h 10m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Barra to Portree?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Isle of Barra to Portree, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 413+ hotels available in Portree.

Isle of Barra to Portree - 3 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Barra to Portree by ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminal
2. Take the taxi from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
6h 10m
£114–204
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to SchoolW17
3. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
9h 2m
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
8h 24m
£119–214

Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Isle of Barra, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Barra to Portree. However, you can take the ferry to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, walk to Uig Pier, then take the bus to Somerled Square. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Somerled Square via Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, School, Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Uig Pier in around 9h 2m.

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