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How to get fromDurham to Island of Skyeby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Island of Skye by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane RDU - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus bus
    22h 32m
    £286–1,052

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane RDU - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    21h 25m
    £372–1,010

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane RDU - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    21h 47m
    £379–1,127

  4. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane GSO - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    23h 40m
    £294–960

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane RDU - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus bus
    21h 25m
    £321–1,136

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane RDU - DND
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus bus
    23h 37m
    £295–1,058

  7. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    26h 2m
    £461–1,081

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,754.4 mi
  • Duration: 22h 32m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Island of Skye. However, you can take the bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, then take the bus to Ferry Road End. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Public Toilets, walk to Crianlarich, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Armadale Ferry Terminal.

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