There are 4 ways to get from Ullapool to Island of Skye by bus, train, ferry, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 661
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End917
5h 21mDrive 110 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ullapool to Portree110 mi
2h 40m£28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
- Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of LochalshInverness - Kyle of Lochalsh / ...
6h 7mFerry, bus
- Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Car ParkW10
- Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
7h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Island of Skye is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Island of Skye is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from High School and arriving at Ferry Road End via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Ullapool and Island of Skye is 163 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ullapool to Island of Skye without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Ullapool to Island of Skye, including transfers.
Ullapool to Island of Skye bus services, operated by D + E Coaches, depart from High School station.
Ullapool to Island of Skye bus services, operated by D + E Coaches, arrive at Bus Station Stance 6.
Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Island of Skye is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ullapool to Island of Skye.
There are 382+ hotels available in Island of Skye.
What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from High School to Ferry Road End via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 21m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- info@decoaches.co.uk
- Website
- decoaches.co.uk
Bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from High School to Council Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01851 860288
- lochsmotors@btconnect.com
- Website
- lochsmotortransport.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Unknown
- Lochs Motor Transport
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–80
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £9–14
- Car Fare
- £65–80
Ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–45
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £35–45
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