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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye is to train and bus which costs £60 - £250 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 10h 7m and costs £130 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth University and Island of Skye?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from National Library of Wales and arriving at Post Office via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye?

The distance between Aberystwyth University and Island of Skye is 545 miles. The road distance is 531.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 32m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from National Library of Wales station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye is to bus which takes 18h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 16h 44m.

Where does the Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye is 532 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 381+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye - 11 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
14h 32m
£61–241
Train, bus via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridge
5. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Post Office915
15h 40m
£108–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Library of Wales to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkT3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationT8
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
18h 4m
Drive 528.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth University to Portree528.6 mi
10h 7m
£132–190
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
16h 44m
£107–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from National Library of Wales to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
18h 12m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office
12h 50m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office
11h 51m
£138–301
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office
14h 4m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
5. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office
14h 44m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office
12h 37m
£103–315

Aberystwyth University to Island of Skye by foot, train, and bus

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14h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 542.3 mi
Duration: 14h 32m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth University, Wales and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth University to Post Office via National Library of Wales, Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth University to Post Office via Aberystwyth, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Haymarket, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 16h 44m.

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