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How to get fromEdinburgh to Skye and Lochalshby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skye and Lochalsh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Inverness

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Armadale Road Endbus bus 917
    7h 11m
    £72–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Armadale Road Endbus bus 915
    7h 16m
    £29–50

  3. Drive 210 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skye and Lochalshcar car 210 mi
    4h 5m
    £51–74

  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 Armadale Road Endbus bus 917
    7h 38m
    £46–92

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
    8h 11m
    £92–217

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Armadale Road Endbus bus 915
    8h 20m
    £63–109

Edinburgh to Skye and Lochalsh by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skye and Lochalsh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Armadale Road End via Fort William and Bus Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Breakish Road End West via Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 8h 11m.

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