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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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 Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    13h 42m
    £185–337

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    17h 22m
    £100–189

  3. Drive 522.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Holyheadcar car 522.5 mi
    9h 32m
    £126–182

  4. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 48m
    £154–334

  5. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    20h 57m

  6. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    13h 48m
    £178–408

  7. Ferry, train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    5. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    6. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    14h
    £132–295

Island of Skye to Holyhead by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Island of Skye to Holyhead. However, you can take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to George Square, take the line 398 bus to Central Station Forecourt, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Road End to Holyhead via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, Railway Station, and Crewe in around 17h 22m.

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