Ferry or Bridge? Travelling from Skye to Glencoe

I'd recommend the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig if you can secure a reservation. You need a reservation for a car and you'll find places are limited. Not only will this save you miles, it's also a lovely drive and will indeed take you right past the viaduct. Eilean Donan is nice from the outside but inside it's a claustrophobic reconstruction.

Another firm vote for the Mallaig to Fort William route,

If the ferry is definitely available then it's a no brainer! The viaduct and monument are well worth seeing. It's only crazy busy when there's a steam train due. The entire route is lovely. Stop at Morar and Arisaig beaches too for a stroll. You could also detour a little in to the Ardnamurchan peninsula area.

Last year, we used the ferry one way and the bridge the other. If the weather is good, I'd pick the ferry. We timed Glenfinnan for the steam train, and it was a total zoo in early Jun. Parking was difficult and the trail was literally elbow to elbow. If you want to see the steam train, they allow non-ticket holders on the platform in Ft. William, although the Glenfinnan photo allows you to take one of the most common shots in the world!

Last year we took the bridge to Skye. We stopped at Eilean Donan Castle for photos. We did pay a small fee to walk across the bridge and walk around outside the castle and take more photos. We did not go inside for reasons that skyegirl mentions.

When we left Skye, we took the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig. This is what I would recommend that you do. The drive to Glen Coe is lovely. I hope you have the time to drive down the Loch Etive Road. This was one of the highlights of our trip. This is a 12-mile drive that ends at Loch Etive. The scenery is stunning!!!! Lush greenery, the Etive River, mountains on both sides, and in June, thousands of rhododendrons.