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How to get fromTarbert, Harris to Castlebayby ferry, taxi, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tarbert, Harris to Castlebay by ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert 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
    6h 21m
    £114–231

  2. Ferry, taxi via Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal to Berneray Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the taxi from Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminaltaxi
    3. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 23m
    £107–167

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scott Road to Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Barra Airport (BRR)planeSYY - BRR
    7h 58m

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert 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
    9h 12m

  5. Ferry, bus via School

    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to SchoolbusW18 / ...
    3. Take the bus from School to Ferry TerminalbusW17
    4. Take the ferry from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 41m

Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Barra Airport (BRR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tarbert, Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Tarbert, Harris to Castlebay. However, you can walk to Tarbert, 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 walk to Car Park, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Berneray Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal Rd End, take the bus to 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.

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