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

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

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  1. Bus via Library

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    4h 49m
    £23–40

  2. Ferry, taxi, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kylerhea Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal to Glenelg Isle of Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry F01
    2. Take the taxi from Glenelg Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal to Kyle of Lochalshtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain train
    4. Take the train from Dingwall to Taintrain train
    5h 21m

  3. Drive 123.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Taincar car 123.1 mi
    2h 35m
    £30–43

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Asdabus bus Ember
    5h 5m
    £26–46

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    5h 13m
    £38–71

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 139.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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