There are 3 ways to get from Tiree to Castlebay by plane or ferry
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Fly to Barra Airport
best- Fly from Tiree (TRE) to Barra Airport (BRR)plane TRE - BRR
5h 49m£210–750Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm16
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry Cm20
9h 50m£26–221Fly to Oban Airport, ferry
- Fly from Tiree (TRE) to Oban Airport (OBN)plane TRE - OBN
- Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminalferry
7h 34m£46–345
Tiree to Castlebay by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tiree to Castlebay is to ferry which costs £26 - £230 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tiree to Castlebay is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs £210 - £750.
No, there is no direct ferry from Tiree to Castlebay. However, there are services departing from Tiree Ferry Terminal and arriving at Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Tiree and Castlebay is 56 miles.
The best way to get from Tiree to Castlebay without a car is to ferry which takes 9h 50m and costs £26 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Tiree to Castlebay, including transfers.
There are 35+ hotels available in Castlebay.
What companies run services between Tiree, Scotland and Castlebay, Scotland?
Loganair flies from Tiree (TRE) to Barra Airport (BRR) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal via Oban Ferry Terminal in around 9h 50m.
Flights from Tiree to Oban Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- When
- Thursday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £27–210
- Website
- hebrideanair.co.uk
Flights from Tiree to Oban Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £27–210
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Tiree to Barra Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £210–750
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Tiree Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–95
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £11–16
- Car Fare
- £75–95
Ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–130
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £15–21
- Car Fare
- £100–130
Ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–130
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £15–21
- Car Fare
- £100–130
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