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Driving to Skye
It's a long way. For example, allow around 6 hours to drive from Glasgow
to Portree. Or around 2 hours from Inverness to the Skye Bridge. This
doesn't include time to stop and enjoy the stunning scenery on the way.
Don't let this
put you off. Once you get away from the cities the roads are
spectacular, generally empty, well signposted and dotted with good
places to take a break. For many visitors the relaxed driving experience
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By Ferry
to Skye
You still go 'Over the sea to Skye'. Most visitors use the toll-free bridge
linking Kyle of Lochalsh (mainland) with Kyleakin. Ferry services
to Skye from the mainland run from Mallaig (mainland) to Armadale, and
(summer only) a small private car ferry runs from Glenelg (mainland) to Kylerhea.
Ferries also connect Uig (Skye) with
Lochmaddy (North Uist), and Tarbert
(Harris). A further ferry connects Sconser (Skye) with the Isle of
Raasay |
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By Coach to Skye
The main coach routes to Skye start from Glasgow and Inverness.
Edinburgh has a summer only service. There are usually
morning/midday/afternoon services each day, each way. Coach travel is a
very good way to take in the scenery. |
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By Train to Kyle of Lochalsh
The closest you can get to Skye by train is Kyle of Lochalsh on the
mainland end of the Skye Bridge. The railway route is very scenic - some
would say worth a trip in its own right. The train starts at Inverness
which is easily accessible from stations around the UK. |
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By Plane to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness
Edinburgh and Glasgow International Airports are serviced by many
airports around the World and the UK. Both cities are good places to
begin and end a holiday in Scotland.
The domestic airport at Inverness, capital of the Highlands and Skye's
nearest city, is serviced by several airports around the UK. Good
coach/rail links and car hire make Inverness the perfect place to start
your visit to the Highlands and Skye. |
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Car Hire
If you don't bring your own car, you will
find that a car is pretty much essential for getting round the island.
Cars can be hired in Portree, or, more cheaply, from Inverness. See the
links below. |
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Useful links
Calmac (Ferries)
Glenelg-Kylerhea
Ferry
CityLink
(Buses/Coaches)
First Scotrail (Trains)
Budget (Car Hire) Inverness
BHT/Clark (Car Hire) Inverness
Portree Coachworks (Car Hire) Portree
Jans
(Car Hire) Portree
Inverness |
