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

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There are 5 ways to get from Island of Skye to Edinburgh by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Inverness

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    7h 17m
    £49–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Pine Trees Leisure Parkbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Tyndrum to George Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 47m
    £37–67

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 55m
    £76–184

  4. Drive 234.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Edinburghcar car 234.6 mi
    4h 36m
    £57–82

  5. 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 Fort William - Edinburgh
    8h 15m
    £62–106

Island of Skye to Edinburgh by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Road End to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 17m.

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