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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Castlebay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    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
    9h 33m
    £27–147

  2. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane plane GLA - BRR
    9h 14m
    £134–265

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    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
    9h 43m
    £33–538

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Castlebay. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, walk 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 the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Dundas 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.

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