Ferries from
Isle of Skye to Scotland
Ferries from
Isle of Skye to Scotland
There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Armadale to Mallaig and Armadale to Mallaig are popular ferry trips from Isle of Skye to Scotland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Isle of Skye to Scotland sail approximately 46 times per week and are provided by Caledonian MacBrayne.
Isle of Skye to Scotland ferry time ranges between 30 minutes and 55 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Isle of Skye to Scotland is in 30 minutes on the Armadale to Mallaig ferry with Caledonian MacBrayne.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Isle of Skye to Scotland with Caledonian MacBrayne.
The distance between Isle of Skye and Scotland is 6 miles (10km) and 5 nautical miles.
Isle of Skye to Scotland ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Armadale to Mallaig ferry ferry sails approximately 48 times weekly with a crossing time of 45 minutes.
Armadale to Mallaig ferry ferries sail about 48 times weekly with a sailing time of 45 minutes.
For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From ArmadaleIsle of Skye |
To MallaigScotland |
Average price£23.89 | |
From UigIsle of Skye |
To Tarbert (Harris)Scotland |
Average price£114.00 | |
From UigIsle of Skye |
To LochmaddyScotland |
Average price£114.00 |
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The Island of Skye is the largest and northernmost of the Scottish Inner Hebrides, widely regarded as one of Europe’s top island destinations. A land of geological wonders and incredible biodiversity, Skye has everything you need for a spectacular outdoor adventure. The famed Cuillin mountain range attracts the hardiest of hikers from around the world, whilst the captivating Dunvegan Castle provides fun for all the family. However, without a doubt, Skye’s biggest pull factor is its natural beauty. You’ll see vast, rolling moors and sparkly lochs, usually accompanied by red deer, Scottish wildcats and mountain hares. Given the island’s location between the two, Skye is a good departure point for mainland Scotland and the Outer Hebrides. Regular crossings are provided from Skye’s ports in Armadale on the south coast and from Uig to the north.
Scotland is the Northernmost of the four countries that form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the West and North, the North Sea to the East and across the border to the South you’ll find England. Scotland is a lively and friendly country, rich in history and heritage dating back thousands of years. People flock here to visit not only the beautiful mountains and valleys, rolling hills, forests and rocky coastlines but also for the experiences that Scotland has to offer. Whether you’re looking to play a game of golf at the very place it was invented or to visit one of the many distilleries for some whiskey tasting, Scotland has much to offer any visitor. In terms of arriving by ferry to Scotland, from Northern Ireland there’s a choice of year round services from and to numerous ports with sailings operated by modern and well-equipped ferries. There are no longer any direct ferries from continental Europe to Scotland however there are numerous crossings to England and Ireland that get you close enough.
