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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Island of Skye is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £75.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Lidl and arriving at Ferry Road End via Overgate, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Forfar to Island of Skye?

The distance between Forfar and Island of Skye is 263 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Island of Skye without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Forfar to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Forfar to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Park and Ride station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Island of Skye?

The best way to get from Forfar to Island of Skye is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Forfar to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Forfar to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Island of Skye is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Forfar to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 414+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Forfar to Island of Skye - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Island of Skye by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to AdelphiE1
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End917
7h 55m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of LochalshInverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
10h 7m
£40–159
Drive 207.6 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Portree207.6 mi
4h 5m
£52–75
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End917
8h 10m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arbroath to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End917
9h 4m
£70–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
9h 53m
£41–59

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 261.3 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to Ferry Road End via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Perth, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Ferry Road End via Slessor Gardens, Overgate, Park and Ride, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 10m.

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