What is the cheapest way to get from Island of Skye to Alloa?

The cheapest way to get from Island of Skye to Alloa is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Island of Skye to Alloa?

The fastest way to get from Island of Skye to Alloa is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Island of Skye and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Island of Skye to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Ferry Road End and arriving at Shillinghill via Pine Trees Leisure Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Island of Skye to Alloa?

The distance between Island of Skye and Alloa is 261 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.

How do I travel from Island of Skye to Alloa without a car?

The best way to get from Island of Skye to Alloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 36m and costs £65 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Island of Skye to Alloa?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Island of Skye to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Island of Skye to Alloa bus from?

Island of Skye to Alloa bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Road End station.

Where does the Island of Skye to Alloa bus arrive?

Island of Skye to Alloa bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Pine Trees Leisure Park station.

Can I drive from Island of Skye to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Island of Skye to Alloa is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Island of Skye to Alloa.

Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 759+ hotels available in Alloa.

Island of Skye to Alloa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 36m
£66–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Pine Trees Leisure Parkbus 915
2. Take the bus from Pine Trees Leisure Park to Bus Stationbus S60
7h 52m
£39–70
Drive 209.2 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Alloacar 209.2 mi
4h 26m
£51–73
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
8h 2m
£83–163

Island of Skye to Alloa by ferry and train

19Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.2 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Road End to Shillinghill via Pine Trees Leisure Park and Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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