Is the Isle of Skye ferry running today?

Is the Isle of Skye ferry running today?

THE FERRY IS RUNNING TODAY. If you’d like to support the ferry in a practical way – visit our Amazon Wish List, where you can purchase something useful to help the ferry to keep running. Travel to Skye on the “Glenachulish”, the last manually operated turntable ferry in existence.

Is Glenelg ferry running?

Sailing times (April – mid October) 10:00am – 6:00 pm daily, extended to 7:00 pm in June – August.

How long is the ferry from Mallaig to Skye?

45 minutes
You have two options – drive to Mallaig and go over the sea to Skye, or drive further north to Kyle of Lochalsh and cross to Skye via the bridge. The ferry from Mallaig to Skye takes up to 45 minutes and docks at Armadale.

Is there a ferry from Oban to Skye?

Operated by West Coast Motors and Scottish Citylink, the Oban to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal bus service departs from Oban, North Pier Car Park and arrives in Uig Pier. Typically 11 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

Is Isle of Skye worth it?

Skye is beautiful – there is no denying – and it’s definitely worth a visit. However, I’m advocating to make informed travel choices when you decide where to go on Skye. So, blindly following the crowd to the Isle of Skye, just because everyone else is going there, might not be the best thing to do.

Do you need a ferry to get to Isle of Skye?

Getting to Skye The Isle of Skye can be reached by car or public transport. You access the island via a road bridge (toll free) or ferry. Public transport is frequent, not that expensive and the recommended method to get to the island. You can use the Traveline Scotland app.

Can you drive onto the Isle of Skye?

To drive directly to the Isle of Skye, it is a five hour drive without detours, distillery tours, and lunch. You have the option to add in Loch Ness, which adds an additional 50 miles to the drive for a total of 285 miles.

Where does the Glenelg ferry go?

Travel across the sea to Skye on the last turntable ferry in Scotland. The Glenelg Ferry crosses the Kylerhea Narrows at the original crossing point between Skye and the Mainland.

Is Mallaig worth visiting?

And while you are here, the Mallaig Heritage Centre is well worth a visit. Mallaig is well catered for in terms of places to stay, ranging from accommodation for backpackers right through to rather more upmarket options like the West Highland Hotel.

How much is the car ferry from Mallaig to Skye?

Fares

Car with up to 4 passengers £15.00
Return £15.00
Foot passenger £3.00
Return £4.00
Bicycle (and cyclist) £4.00

Is there a train from Inverness to Isle of Skye?

Train. It’s possible to get most of the way to Skye from Inverness by train. From Inverness train station catch the regular ScotRail service to Kyle of Lochalsh. It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes and terminates at the harbour just on the mainland side of the Skye Bridge.

Is there a train from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye?

The Edinburgh to Isle of Skye train duration is on average 6 h 27 min, which is to be expected when traveling 151 miles (243 km) from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

How old is the Glenachulish ferry?

The MV Glenachulishis a small but fascinating vessel. The nearly 50-year-old ferry previously served other crossings, but has been making the winding route between Glenelg and Kylerhea since 1982.

How many cars can you take on the Glenachulish ferry?

The MV Glenachulishis a small but fascinating vessel. The nearly 50-year-old ferry previously served other crossings, but has been making the winding route between Glenelg and Kylerhea since 1982. About six cars can pack onto the ferry.

How long has the Glenelg to Kylerhea ferry been around?

The nearly 50-year-old ferry previously served other crossings, but has been making the winding route between Glenelg and Kylerhea since 1982. About six cars can pack onto the ferry.

How to get to Skye from Glenelg?

(for your satnav)    Glenelg – IV40 8JZ       Kylerhea – IV42 8NH Travel to Skye on the “Glenachulish”, the last manually operated turntable ferry in existence. Our ferry boat, the MV Glenachulish, is the last manually operated turntable ferry in the world.