There are 4 ways to get from Island of Skye to Linlithgow by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaig
- Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
7h 48m£43–115Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Ferry Road End to King Street917
- Take the bus from Union Street to Haymarket StationE9
7h 59mDrive 222.5 mi
- Drive from Portree to Linlithgow222.5 mi
4h 33m£56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Ferry Road End to Buchanan Bus Station915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
8h 30m
Island of Skye to Linlithgow by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Island of Skye to Linlithgow is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Island of Skye to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Island of Skye to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Ferry Road End and arriving at Cross via Union Street and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Island of Skye and Linlithgow is 188 miles. The road distance is 223.8 miles.
The best way to get from Island of Skye to Linlithgow without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 48m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Island of Skye to Linlithgow, including transfers.
Island of Skye to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Road End station.
Island of Skye to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at King Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Island of Skye to Linlithgow is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Island of Skye to Linlithgow.
There are 629+ hotels available in Linlithgow.
What companies run services between Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland and Linlithgow, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Road End to Cross via King Street, Union Street, and Haymarket Station in around 7h 59m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Road End to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Road End to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Union Street to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–15
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £12–15
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