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How to get fromPortree to Castlebayby ferry, taxi, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Castlebay by ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the taxi from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminaltaxi
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 28m
    £114–204

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Birchbrae Lodges Road Endbus915
    2. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Station Roadbus918
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry20B
    11h 38m
    £38–163

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Ferry TerminalbusW17
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 19m

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Terminal Buildingbus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)planeGLA - BRR
    10h 8m
    £114–220

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Castlebay. However, you can take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Somerled Square to Post Office via Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Uist and Barra Hospital, Ferry Terminal, Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 19m.

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