Getting to Skye and Accommodation - Walking on The Isle of Skye and Lochalsh

Remote, yet easily accessible on the West Coast of Scotland, the journey to the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh should be a memorable and enjoyable part of your trip.

By Road

From Fort William, enter Lochalsh at Cluanie and drive through awesome Glenshiel. Or take the alternative northern route from Inverness and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Lochcarron and the surrounding countryside. The Isle of Skye is reached by toll free road bridge. For road-based journey planning, visit the AA or RAC Route Planners online.

By Train

Trains operate between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh and Fort William and Mallaig and you will be guaranteed fantastic views of ever-changing landscapes and seascapes, whatever the season. Scotrail also have a sleeper service that comes to Fort William, Inverness and Glasgow and allows connections to Skye by bus or Kyle of Lochalsh by train.

By Bus & Coach

Skye and Lochalsh can be reached by coach from Inverness and Fort William, which have good links to other parts of Scotland. Local buses are also operated within the area.

By Sea

The enchanting Road to the Isles from Fort William takes you to Mallaig where you can then sail over the sea to Armadale on Skye with Caledonian MacBrayne ferries. During the Summer months, a privately run ferry operates between Glenelg and Kylerhea on Skye.

By Air

If you are coming from further afield, there are airports at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen.