How to Travel from

Dumfries to Island of Skye

by Car

Great Britain Dumfries Island of Skye

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Dumfries, Great Britain → Island of Skye, Great Britain

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Route Navigator Dumfries - Island of Skye

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Continue onto Clerkhill

Clerkhill, 32 м

32 м

Turn right onto Brooms Road

Brooms Road, 109 м

109 м

Turn right onto St Michael Street

St Michael Street, 202 м

202 м

Turn left onto Nith Street

Nith Street, 28 м

28 м

Keep right onto Nith Street

Nith Street, 23 м

23 м

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry

Ave. Duration:

6h 4m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$88.60

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:

+44 1292 613500

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$16.46–$24.05

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:

+44 (0)1475 650 397

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

calmac.co.uk

Other from Mallaig Ferry Terminal to Armadale

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$4.56–$4.94

Other from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$9.49–$10.76

Airlines

Loganair

Website:

loganair.co.uk/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Benbecula

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$367.08–$1,012.62

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Dumfries to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 44m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$31.64–$69.62

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$22.78–$49.37

Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig

Ave. Duration:

3h 19m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$35.44–$82.28

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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Island of Skye is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Ferry Road End via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Island of Skye?

The distance between Dumfries and Island of Skye is 457 km. The road distance is 463.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Island of Skye without a car is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Dumfries to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Dumfries to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where does the Dumfries to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Dumfries to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Island of Skye is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Dumfries to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 388+ hotels available in Island of Skye. Prices start at $54.66 per night.

The Storr

The Storr (Scottish Gaelic: An Stòr) is a mountain on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The hill presents a steep rocky eastern face overlooking the Sound of Raasay, contrasting with gentler grassy slopes to the west.

Fairy Pools

57°15′00″N 6°15′23″W / 57°N 6°W / 57; -6 The Fairy Pools (Scottish Gaelic: Glumagan nan Sithichean) are a series of natural pools and waterfalls in Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. They are in Coire na Creiche ("corrie of the spoils"), on the Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh ("burn of the corrie of the wolf/dog"), at the foot of the Cuillin mountains. The pools are a vivid aqua blue and are a popular place for wild swimmers who brave the frigid waters.

Raasay

Raasay (/ˈrɑːseɪ/; Scottish Gaelic: Ratharsair), sometimes the Isle of Raasay, is an island between the Isle of Skye and the mainland of Scotland. It is separated from Skye by the Sound of Raasay and from Applecross by the Inner Sound. It is famous for being the birthplace of Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean, an important figure in the Scottish Renaissance.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dumfries to Island Of Skye

Composite routes from Dumfries to Island Of Skye

Route Navigator Dumfries - Island of Skye

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Stagecoach West Scotland

Caledonian MacBrayne

Airlines

Loganair

Train operators

ScotRail

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

How far is it from Dumfries to Island of Skye?

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

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

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

Where does the Dumfries to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Can I drive from Dumfries to Island of Skye?

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?