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How to get fromIsland of Skye to Inner Hebridesby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Island of Skye to Inner Hebrides by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Pierbus bus 507
    3. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 5m
    £27–56

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Pierbus bus 507
    4. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 16m
    £52–295

  3. Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    8h 36m
    £122–266

  4. Bus, ferry via Oban

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Birchbrae Lodges Road Endbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 31m
    £27–67

  5. Bus, bus to Oban Airport, fly to Colonsay

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Road Endbus bus
    3. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    6h 38m
    £50–240

  6. Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Tiree

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane GLA - TRE
    8h 56m
    £107–196

  7. Bus, bus to Oban Airport, fly to Tiree

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Road Endbus bus
    3. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Tiree (TRE)plane plane OBN - TRE
    6h 43m
    £53–260

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 152.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Island of Skye to Inner Hebrides. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Pier, walk to Lochaline Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Fishnish Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 95 bus to Gruline Road. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Gruline Road via Mallaig, Mallaig, Fort William, Fort William Bus Station, Pier, Lochaline Ferry Terminal, Fishnish Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 16m.

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