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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    7h 46m
    £32–55

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 38m
    £76–182

  3. Drive 234.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portreecar car 234.6 mi
    4h 36m
    £57–82

  4. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus bus 917
    8h 7m
    £49–97

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    8h 50m
    £69–114

Edinburgh to Island of Skye by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Ferry Road End via Fort William and Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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