Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cardiff

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Island of Skye to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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

  1. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane INV - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 7m
    £76–212

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Dalmuirtrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 29m
    £206–386

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    16h 21m
    £99–198

  4. Drive 580.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Cardiffcar car 580.1 mi
    11h 15m
    £140–202

  5. Ferry, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 36m
    £96–238

  6. Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 22m
    £109–270

  7. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane INV - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 4m
    £146–334

  8. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 27m
    £140–386

  9. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 36m
    £179–337

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Spean Crescentbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    16h 16m
    £302–446

Island of Skye to Cardiff by ferry and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£206Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Island of Skye to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 586.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Road End to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 16h 21m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides