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 - £110 and takes 18h 2m.

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 7h 46m 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 Post Office via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

How far is it from Bath to Island of Skye?

The distance between Bath and Island of Skye is 549 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 12m and costs £140 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 18h 2m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £550 and takes 16h 34m.

Where does the Bath to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Bath to Island of Skye bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 378+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Bath to Island of Skye - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bath to Island of Skye by plane, bus, train, or car

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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 Post Office
7h 46m
£76–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
18h 2m
£50–102
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 Post Office917
14h 12m
£147–411
Drive 585.6 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Portree585.6 mi
10h 35m
£146–211
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office
9h 54m
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 Post Office
9h 4m
£112–505
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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 An Aird One
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office
11h 5m
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 Post Office
11h 8m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
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
11h 21m
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 Post Office915
15h 47m
£102–311
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
16h 34m
£137–529
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 Post Office915
18h 31m
£53–111

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Map of how to get from Bath to Island of Skye.

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Distance: 545.7 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Post Office via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Haymarket, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 16h 34m.

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