The average bus between Island of Skye and Elgin takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Island of Skye to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Island of Skye and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Island of Skye is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Island of Skye to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Island of Skye to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Island of Skye station and arriving at Elgin station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Island of Skye to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Road End station.
Island of Skye to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Island of Skye and Elgin is 173.6 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 3h 1m.