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Compare bus for Manchester to Skye
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Skye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 11h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, and a bus costs an average of $82.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 59m Average total duration Fastest 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Skye take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Skye
How to get from Manchester to Skye by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Skye is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:10 AM10h34Manchester12:44 PMSkye$821One-way2 transfers
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2:10 AM10h34Manchester12:44 PMSkye$821One-way2 transfers
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2:10 AM10h34Manchester12:44 PMSkye$821One-way2 transfers
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Other travel options to Skye take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Skye as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Duirinish station (DRN).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Portree, Somerled Square.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Skye by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Skye by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Skye by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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