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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Island of Skye is to train and bus via Carlisle which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs £90 - £140.

How far is it from Carnforth to Island of Skye?

The distance between Carnforth and Island of Skye is 365 miles. The road distance is 367.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 28m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Carnforth to Island of Skye, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Island of Skye is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Carnforth to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 380+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Carnforth to Island of Skye - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Carnforth 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 Lancaster to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
9h 28m
£46–141
Train, bus via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridge
3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Post Office915
10h 36m
£93–199
Drive 365.6 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Portree365.6 mi
6h 51m
£91–132
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office
8h 22m
£118–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
11h 41m
£49–86
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
12h 58m
£50–76
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office
11h 2m
£117–266

Carnforth to Island of Skye by train, foot, and bus

42Weekly Services

9h 28mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.9 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a train from Carnforth to Post Office via Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 41m.

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