Getting to Barra

Getting to Barra

Although you can get to the Isle of Barra either by air or by sea, most people arrive from the sea.  There are two ferry ports on the island, one in the north that takes cars and passengers from Eriskay and the other at Castle Bay.

 

Getting to Barra by Ferry

The ferry to and from the mainland departs from Oban in Argyll, and goes to Castlebay in Barra , either directly, or via Lochboisdale in South Uist. The ferry also connects with the Isle of Eriskay and South Uist.

For timetable details, or to make a booking, look at www.calmac.co.uk or phone 0800 066 5400.

Getting to Barra by air

Airports are in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, in Benbecula and on the Isle of Barra.

More information about these airports can be found at HIA  - The Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.

Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, provides you with the greatest number of flight options to/from the isles with over 50 years’ experience.  Loganair.co.uk

Hebridean Air Services Limited now operate the service between Benbecula and Stornoway.

and Loganair operate to and from Barra airport.

Bus Services

The bus service through the islands is good. See further details below. All services are weather dependent, so please bear this in mind when planning your holiday.

Bus services through the Western Isles run either direct to Stornoway, or offer connection to/from Stornoway. Most services run Monday to Saturday. Bus fares are inexpensive with through fares available on many connecting buses. Day Returns offer a discount and are available for all journeys which return to the same start point.

The best pace to find up to date timetables and routes is on the Western Isles Council (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) website:

Isle of Lewis: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/

Isle of Harris: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/

Uists, Benbecula, Berneray and Eriskay: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/

Barra: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/