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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Island of Skye is to bus which costs £80 - £170 and takes 18h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Island of Skye is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 50m and costs £90 - £270.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.

How far is it from Poole to Island of Skye?

The distance between Poole and Island of Skye is 785 miles. The road distance is 644.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Island of Skye without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 4m and costs £140 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 15h 4m to get from Poole to Island of Skye, including transfers.

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

Poole to Island of Skye bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Island of Skye?

The best way to get from Poole to Island of Skye is to bus which takes 18h 41m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £450 and takes 19h 21m.

Where does the Poole to Island of Skye bus arrive?

Poole to Island of Skye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Poole to Island of Skye?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Island of Skye is 644 miles. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Poole to Island of Skye.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 378+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Poole to Island of Skye - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office917
15h 4m
£140–355
Train, bus via Glasgow #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
19h 14m
£68–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
18h 41m
£81–162
Drive 640.8 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Portree640.8 mi
11h 48m
£160–230
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office
10h 13m
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
16h 25m
£86–412
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
19h 21m
£119–449
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office
9h 50m
£92–262
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - 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 31m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office
12h 50m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office
10h 42m
£99–332

Poole to Island of Skye by train, subway, foot, and bus

12Weekly Services

15h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 780.8 mi
Duration: 15h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Post Office via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Post Office via Bournemouth, Birmingham International, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 19h 21m.

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