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

The cheapest way to get from Island of Skye to Bushmills is to ferry and train and bus and fly which costs £85 - £220 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Island of Skye to Bushmills is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 48m and costs £100 - £340.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Island of Skye to Bushmills. However, there are services departing from Ferry Road End and arriving at Bushmills War Memorial via Glasgow Buchanan and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

How far is it from Island of Skye to Bushmills?

The distance between Island of Skye and Bushmills is 389 miles.

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

The best way to get from Island of Skye to Bushmills without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Island of Skye to Bushmills, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Island of Skye to Bushmills bus arrive?

Island of Skye to Bushmills bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Bushmills?

There are 854+ hotels available in Bushmills.

Island of Skye to Bushmills - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
3. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Bushmills War Memorialbus
9h 3m
Ferry, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
5. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
12h 18m
£88–216
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorialbus 221
15h 46m
Ferry, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
17h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portree to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Bushmillscar
8h 48m
£105–338
Ferry, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
5. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Bushmills War Memorialbus
11h 33m
Ferry, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain
3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
11h 54m
£120–295

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Island of Skye to Bushmills.

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Distance: 386.7 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland and Bushmills, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Island of Skye to Bushmills. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Queens Square, walk to Pottinger's Entry High Street, then take the bus to Bushmills War Memorial. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Road End to Bushmills War Memorial via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Donegall Square North in around 15h 46m.

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