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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer 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
    9h 40m

  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
    9h 40m
    £51–106

  3. 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
    10h 26m
    £111–221

  4. Drive 291.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Portreecar car 291.2 mi
    5h 54m
    £71–102

  5. 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
    10h 31m
    £83–166

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ferry Road End via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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