What is the shortest ferry crossing to Skye?

Sailing on her is like being privy to a well-kept secret. At 800 metres, the five-minute crossing from Glenelg to Kylerhea village is the shortest to Skye. It's also the oldest, serviced by a ferry from as early as 1773 – look to the side of the slipway at Glenelg and you'll see the cobbled pier used in those days.



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Our Journey PlannerGet the ferry to Skye from Mallaig on the mainland, or Lochmaddy from North Uist and Tarbert (Harris) from Harris. Vehicle reservations are recommended on these routes. You can book travel online, and when you do, you'll immediately receive an eTicket direct to your inbox - ready to board..

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In short, both the train and the bus are both good options of getting to the Isle of Skye from Inverness and both offer stunning scenic views along the way. The bus goes through Kintail and by the shores of Loch Ness past Urquhart Castle. The train goes right through the heart of the Scottish highlands.

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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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Living and walking a lot on Skye we find that tales of midges do tend to get a bit exaggerated. As long as there is a breeze the midges will not bother you too much so best advice is to head up a hill. They are worst in damp, humid weather and they tend to hang around water and heather.

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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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Mallaig is a port in Morar, on the west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. It faces Skye from across the Sound of Sleat. The local railway station is the terminus of the West Highland Line, and the town is linked to Fort William by the A830 road – the Road to the Isles.

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Finally, you should also know that though traveling by air is typically faster, it may not be quite as comfortable as some of the benefits and luxuries of sea ferries. Despite what some people think, air travel is often far more cramped and uncomfortable than ferry rides.

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