There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Island of Skye by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus 917
4h 43m£35–69Bus via Nairn
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus 917
5h 28m£23–44Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
5h 57m£50–103Drive 148.6 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Portreecar 148.6 mi
3h 6m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from King Street to Ferry Road Endbus 917
5h 2m£26–50
Elgin to Island of Skye by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Island of Skye is to bus via Nairn which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Ferry Road End via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Elgin and Island of Skye is 141 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Elgin to Island of Skye, including transfers.
Elgin to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Island of Skye train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Island of Skye is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Ferry Road End via Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Ferry Road End via Inverness Union Street and King Street in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from King Street to Ferry Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Elgin to Island of Skye train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Island of Skye is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Elgin to Island of Skye.
There are 494+ hotels available in Island of Skye.