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Edinburgh to Island of Skye

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376 km.
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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Island of Skye, Great Britain

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

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Island Of Skye

Cheapest
4 h 29 min
Car
376 km.
from $20
Other
7 h 35 min
Train, Bus
244 km.
from $188
7 h 39 min
244 km.
from $59.87
8 h 24 min
244 km.
from $106.07
9 h 2 min
244 km.
from $203.22

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Kyle
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$60.76

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye is to bus via Inverness which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Road End via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Island of Skye?

The distance between Edinburgh and Island of Skye is 463 km. The road distance is 377.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Island of Skye?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 39m and costs $50 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $228.26 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Island of Skye is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 387+ hotels available in Island of Skye. Prices start at $53.78 per night.
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