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How to get fromPortpatrick to Island of Skyeby bus, train, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    11h 4m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road Endbus bus 915
    11h 4m
    £51–106

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 55m
    £83–176

  4. Drive 297.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Portreecar car 297.8 mi
    6h 6m
    £72–104

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 57m
    £112–232

Portpatrick to Island of Skye by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 296 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Beach to Ferry Road End via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 4m.

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