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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Island of Skye is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 18h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Island of Skye is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs £80 - £250.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.

How far is it from Exeter to Island of Skye?

The distance between Exeter and Island of Skye is 746 miles. The road distance is 654.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 38m and costs £85 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 15h 38m to get from Exeter to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Exeter to Island of Skye bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Island of Skye bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Island of Skye is 655 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Exeter to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 381+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Exeter to Island of Skye - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Island of Skye by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
15h 38m
£87–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street 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 Post Office915
18h 36m
£57–120
Drive 650.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Portree650.7 mi
11h 23m
£162–234
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office
10h 38m
Train, bus via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office917
15h 43m
£179–388
Train, bus via Newport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
19h 25m
£100–139
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 Post Office
8h 30m
£83–241
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - 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
11h 51m
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - 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 12m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office
12h 33m

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

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15h 38mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.1 mi
Duration: 15h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Post Office via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 36m.

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