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How to get fromCockermouth to Island of Skyeby bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cockermouth to Island of Skye by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 57m
    £101–224

  2. Bus via Carlisle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    11h 21m
    £48–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    11h 21m
    £56–123

  4. Drive 330.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Portreecar car 330.3 mi
    6h 26m
    £80–116

Cockermouth to Island of Skye by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 289.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Main Street to Ferry Road End via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 21m.

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