There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye by bus, train, night train or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 4h 31m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 4h 32m
3 alternative options
Train • 5h 28m
Night train • 5h 5m
Drive • 2h 43m
Edinburgh to Island of Skye by bus
The bus journey time between Edinburgh and Island of Skye is around 4h 31m and covers a distance of around 152 miles. Operated by Scottish Citylink, the Edinburgh to Island of Skye bus service departs from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrives in Fort William, Bus Station. Typically seven buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Fort William, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Fort William. This train operates Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
It is 150 miles from Edinburgh to Island of Skye. It is approximately 133.3 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs £27 - £40.
The bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Fort William, Bus Station takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.
Edinburgh to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Island of Skye train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, depart from Edinburgh station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Island of Skye is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 5h 28m.
- Distance: 149.7 miles
- Duration: 4h 31m
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Island of Skye, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Fort William, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £27 - £40 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh to Fort William via Crianlarich in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21 - £65
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £21 - £30
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45 - £65
Train from Edinburgh to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21 - £65
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £21 - £35
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50 - £65
Train from Crianlarich to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12 - £40
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £12 - £18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30 - £40
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12 - £130
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £12 - £18
- Anytime Day Single
- £55 - £80
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £85 - £130
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Night train from Edinburgh to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40 - £45
- Website
- sleeper.scot
- Sleeper Seat
- £40 - £45
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £180 - £210
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £85 - £110
- Phone
- 0871 266 33 33
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Fort William, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27 - £40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink
- Phone
- 01382 227290
- enquiries@fisherstours.co.uk
- Website
- fisherstours.co.uk
Bus from Pitlochry, Fishers Hotel to Fort William, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11 - £15
- Website
- Fishers Tours of Dundee
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Fort William, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Island of Skye train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, arrive at Fort William station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Island of Skye is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Island of Skye.
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