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

The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Island of Skye is to train and bus via Manchester which costs £70 - £150 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 9h 41m and costs £120 - £190.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth Town Clock and arriving at Ferry Road End via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Machynlleth to Island of Skye?

The distance between Machynlleth and Island of Skye is 538 miles. The road distance is 514.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 54m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Machynlleth to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Machynlleth to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Eldon Square 1 station.

Train or bus from Machynlleth to Island of Skye?

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Island of Skye is to train which takes 16h 19m and costs £120 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Machynlleth to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Machynlleth to Island of Skye bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 5.

Can I drive from Machynlleth to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Island of Skye is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Machynlleth to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 418+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Machynlleth to Island of Skye - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Machynlleth to Island of Skye by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
13h 54m
£76–250
Train, bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
14h 48m
£74–144
Train, bus via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridge
5. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Ferry Road End915
15h 4m
£116–305
Drive 511.8 mi
1. Drive from Machynlleth to Portree511.8 mi
9h 41m
£126–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
12h 47m
£105–234
Train
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
16h 19m
£124–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Road End915
17h 55m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Skye Golf Club
11h 36m
£130–284
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Skye Golf Club
12h 16m
£107–287
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - 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 Skye Golf Club
15h 13m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
5. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
6. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
7. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminal
14h 40m
£116–268

Machynlleth to Island of Skye by train and bus

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13h 54mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 534.9 mi
Duration: 13h 54m

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

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Ferry Road End via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Haymarket, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 16h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Ferry Road End via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 55m.

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