How to travel from Manchester to Skye

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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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11h 59m

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11h 29m

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8h 57m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Skye is a bus with an average price of $82 (€67).
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Skye is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Skye take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 29m.

Yes, you can take a bus between Manchester and Skye.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Skye among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Skye

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

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

  • FlixBus
    2:10 AM10h34
    Manchester
    12:44 PMSkye
    $821One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    2:10 AM10h34
    Manchester
    12:44 PMSkye
    $821One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:10 AM10h34
    Manchester
    12:44 PMSkye
    $821One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Skye.

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You can travel between Manchester and Skye by bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Skye is a bus with an average price of $82 (€67).
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Skye is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Skye take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 29m.

The distance from Manchester to Skye is approximately 310 miles (500 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Skye is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Skye:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Portree, Somerled Square.
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Skye, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair to go to Skye by flight.
  • Travel with Scotrail to go to Skye by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Skye by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Skye:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Skye often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, Fort William. 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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