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How to get fromIsland of Skye to Caithnessby ferry, train, bus, plane, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to St. John Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane plane EDI - YSJ
    5. Take the taxi from Saint-John-Airport-YSJ to Caithnesstaxi taxi
    18h 49m
    $652–1,982

  2. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Rockland, Amtrak Thruway, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane EDI - RKD
    5. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Bangor, MEbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Perry, MEbus bus
    7. Drive from Perry, ME to Caithnesscar car
    27h 58m
    $407–1,173

  3. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Fredericton International Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)plane plane EDI - YFC
    5. Drive from Fredericton-Airport-YFC to Caithnesscar car
    21h 39m
    $433–1,467

  4. Ferry, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Fredericton International Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)plane plane GLA - YFC
    5. Drive from Fredericton-Airport-YFC to Caithnesscar car
    22h 59m
    $420–1,433

  5. Ferry, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to St. John Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane plane GLA - YSJ
    5. Take the taxi from Saint-John-Airport-YSJ to Caithnesstaxi taxi
    20h 19m
    $639–1,948

  6. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane EDI - BHB
    5. Take the bus from Hancock, ME to Perry, MEbus bus
    6. Drive from Perry, ME to Caithnesscar car
    25h 56m
    $503–1,549

  7. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane EDI - YHZ
    5. Take the bus from Halifax Airport NS to Monctonbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Moncton to Saint John Terminalbus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Saint John Terminal to Caithnesstaxi taxi
    24h 48m
    $847–1,892

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St. John Airport (YSJ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,779.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 49m

What companies run services between Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland and Caithness, NB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Island of Skye to Caithness. However, you can take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the train to Crianlarich, walk to Crianlarich, take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to St. John Airport (YSJ), then take the taxi to Caithness. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the train to Crianlarich, walk to Crianlarich, take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Fredericton International Airport (YFC), then drive to Caithness.

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