Is there a train from Glasgow to Isle of Skye?

There is a direct train from Glasgow to Mallaig train station, which is situated on the mainland of Scotland just next to Skye and the journey takes around 5 hours. From here, take the CallMac ferry to get to Armadale, which is on the Isle of Skye. The ferry ride lasts around 30 minutes.



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The Isle of Skye is served by two train routes - the West Highland Line and the Kyle Line. When considering travel by train, be aware that there is no railway service on the island, so the final part of your journey from the railhead to your destination will need to be by bus or taxi.

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There is not a railway on Skye. There are two train stations on the mainland that are very close and connect to local bus routes. Glasgow to Mallaig - then the Ferry to Skye. Inverness to Kyle – then a Bus on to the Island.

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The Isle of Skye is connected to the mainland by a road bridge. Connecting the mainland village of Kyle of Lochalsh to the village of Kyleakin on Skye. Since December 2004 the bridge has been free to cross for all, but it was not always this way.

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Skye is a large island, and there is loads to see. I think you need 2 days minimum to see the major sights on Skye. To explore the island at a slow pace, it would be easy to spend a whole week hiking around the pretty landscapes and visiting the historic ruins and viewpoints.

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Often called 'the gateway to the Highlands', Inverness is the nearest city to Skye and probably the easiest answer to how to get to Skye. It has a teeny tiny international airport, with 1hr connections from London Gatwick, London Luton and Bristol with easyJet.

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There are no direct buses or trains to get to Skye from Edinburgh. The best way to get to Skye from Edinburgh is to take a train or a bus to Inverness or Glasgow and then take the bus or train.

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Taxi Companies We highly recommend booking taxis' in advance, Uber does not operate on Skye.

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A minimum of two days is ideal. On a map, the Isle of Skye may look small, but there is a lot to do here. Even if you only have a day to spare, you still have enough time to see the best of the island.

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