How to travel from London to Skye

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Compare flight, train, and bus for London to Skye

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Skye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €53.

Distance: 761 km

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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from London to Skye

How to get from London to Skye by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Skye is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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08:30AM27h35
London
12:05PMSkye
581One-way
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Megabus
08:30AM27h35
London
12:05PMSkye
581One-way
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Megabus
08:30AM27h35
London
12:05PMSkye
581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Skye

Travel to Skye easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Skye.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Skye including taking a flight, train, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Skye is a bus with an average price of €38.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Skye:

A bus is €15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Skye costing on average €53.

The fastest way to travel from London to Skye is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Skye take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 14m.

The London to Skye distance is approximately 761 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Skye is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Skye as scheduled services by flight, train, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Skye:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Duirinish station (DRN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Portree, Somerled Square.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Skye, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Skye by flight.
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER to go to Skye by train.
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Skye by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Skye:
  • 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from London to Skye often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Fort William, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Skye and these popular destinations at a great price.

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