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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Island of Skye is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 17h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Island of Skye is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 43m and costs £70 - £230.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Ferry Road End via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Island of Skye?

The distance between Cardiff and Island of Skye is 583 miles. The road distance is 583 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus via Crewe which takes 14h 10m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 14h 10m to get from Cardiff to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Cardiff to Island of Skye bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Cardiff to Island of Skye bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Island of Skye is 583 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 418+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Cardiff to Island of Skye - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Island of Skye by train, bus, ferry, 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
14h 10m
£79–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station915
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
17h 12m
£56–117
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
15h 36m
£103–374
Drive 579.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portree579.6 mi
11h 10m
£143–206
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Skye Golf Club
8h 43m
£70–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from George Street to An Aird OneE4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
15h 40m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - 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
11h 4m
£79–209
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
12h 3m
£83–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - 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 2m
£94–272
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
13h 2m
£99–277
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
12h 4m
£106–269

Cardiff to Island of Skye by train, foot, and ferry

20Weekly Services

15h 36mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580 mi
Duration: 14h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Ferry Road End via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 17h 12m.

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