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

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

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  1. Ferry, train, 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 taxi from Crianlarich to Perthshiretaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    £153–224

  2. Drive 192.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portree to Perthshirecar car 192.3 mi
    4h 26m
    £47–67

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 913
    4. Take the taxi from Station Road to Perthshiretaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    £82–123

  4. Bus, taxi

    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 Station Roadbus bus 913
    3. Take the taxi from Station Road to Perthshiretaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    £92–137

  5. Ferry, train, taxi via Station Road

    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Station Road to Perthshiretaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    £107–178

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Island of Skye to Perthshire. However, you can take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the train to Crianlarich, then take the taxi to Perthshire. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Boatyard, take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Station Road, then take the taxi to Perthshire.

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