There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Island of Skye by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Inverness
best- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus 917
6h 20m£32–57Train
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
7h 47m£71–167Drive 191.5 mi
- Drive from Perth to Portreecar 191.5 mi
3h 49m£47–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus 917
6h 20m£56–133Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus 917
6h 22m£40–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Island of Skye is to bus via Inverness which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Ferry Road End via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Perth and Island of Skye is 218 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Island of Skye without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 6h 20m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Perth to Island of Skye, including transfers.
Perth to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Island of Skye train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Island of Skye is to bus via Inverness which takes 6h 20m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Perth station to Ferry Road End via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Ferry Road End via Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £21–40
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Perth to Island of Skye train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Island of Skye is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Perth to Island of Skye.
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