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The Island is linked by two car ferry routes, one North to the other Western Isles (and from there to Skye) and one South to the mainland at Oban, details from CalMac
By Car / Bike / Ferry
The nearest railway station is on the West Highland Line at Oban, from there you can take a passenger ferry to Castlebay Barra. Once on the Isle of Barra there is a bus service.
By Rail / Bus / Passenger Ferry
A Plane arrives twice daily and lands on the Traigh Mhor, which is a tidal beach. Air services operate from/to Benbecula and Glasgow, contact Loganair for details. Car and bicycle hire are available on the island.
By Plane
Barra is one of the most southerly inhabited islands of the Outer Hebrides and is famous for its remote “airport” where aircraft land and take off from the beach at low tide. See this BBC News page.
The island is approximately 14km long by 8km wide whilst Heaval the highest hill reaches 383 metres above sea-level. There are several peaceful un-spoilt sandy beaches to explore around the coast, breathtaking sea-views and abundant wildlife.