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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Island of Skye is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 19h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Island of Skye is to fly and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs £75 - £230.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Road End via Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.

How far is it from Bath to Island of Skye?

The distance between Bath and Island of Skye is 563 miles. The road distance is 589 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 36m and costs £150 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Bath to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Bath to Island of Skye bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Island of Skye?

The best way to get from Bath to Island of Skye is to bus which takes 19h 16m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £390 and takes 17h 44m.

Where does the Bath to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Bath to Island of Skye bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Bath to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Island of Skye is 589 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Bath to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 382+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Bath to Island of Skye - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

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Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
8h 24m
£78–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
19h 16m
£52–88
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End917
14h 36m
£159–412
Drive 585.6 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Portree585.6 mi
10h 35m
£145–209
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
11h 6m
£81–194
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
9h 42m
£114–496
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
11h 54m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
12h 17m
£101–378
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
16h 10m
£139–311
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wolverhampton
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
17h 44m
£195–381
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
19h 47m
£55–111

Bath to Island of Skye by train, subway, and bus

12Weekly Services

14h 36mAverage Duration

£159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.3 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Road End via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 19h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Ferry Road End via Bristol Temple Meads, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 17h 44m.

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