What is the cheapest way to get from Island of Skye to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Island of Skye to Windermere is to bus via Carlisle which costs £50 - £95 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Island of Skye to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Island of Skye to Windermere is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Island of Skye and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Island of Skye to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Ferry Road End and arriving at Beech Street via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Island of Skye to Windermere?

The distance between Island of Skye and Windermere is 322 miles. The road distance is 351.5 miles.

How do I travel from Island of Skye to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Island of Skye to Windermere without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 27m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Island of Skye to Windermere?

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Island of Skye to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Island of Skye to Windermere bus from?

Island of Skye to Windermere bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Road End station.

Where does the Island of Skye to Windermere bus arrive?

Island of Skye to Windermere bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Island of Skye to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Island of Skye to Windermere is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Island of Skye to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3335+ hotels available in Windermere.

Island of Skye to Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 27m
£124–240
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus 508
12h 52m
£54–95
Drive 349.4 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Windermerecar 349.4 mi
6h 46m
£85–122
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 50m
£136–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus 508
12h 53m
£62–122

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

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10h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.1 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Road End to Beech Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 12h 52m.

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