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How to get fromIsland of Skye to Portavadieby ferry, train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Island of Skye to Portavadie by ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Armadale Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry
    2. Take the train from Mallaig to Arrochar & Tarbettrain
    3. Take the taxi from Arrochar & Tarbet to Portavadietaxi
    6h 40m
    £132–214

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Buchanan Bus Stationbus915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    10h 29m
    £40–63

  3. Drive 223.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Portavadiecar223.6 mi
    4h 39m
    £56–81

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Island of Skye to Portavadie. However, you can take the ferry to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the train to Arrochar & Tarbet, then take the taxi to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 10h 29m.

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