We are visiting Skye in Mid-December, but I do not know what city to take the train to; and I haven't booked a hotel/BB because I am unfamiliar with the area. We plan on staying for a few days. Any suggestions on lodging and train travel?
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
I am not certain, but check on Kyle of Locash. If not, try Inverness then you could get a tour or bus to Skye.
Posted by
Vancouver, BC
162 posts
I took the train in August 1989 from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. A wonderful trip, but a long time ago, before the bridge to Isle of Skye was built. Even longer ago, Michael Palin made an episode for the series, Great Trian Journeys of the World - he travelled from London to Kyle of Lochalsh.
Wonderful memories, and hard to believe it was so long ago - I really should get back to that part of the world.
Posted by
New York City, NY, USA
5678 posts
You can take the train to Kyle of Lochalsh, which leaves at the Bridge. Or you can take the train to Mallaig and catch the ferry to Armadale. You will want to compare the times carefully. The train trip is shorter with the latter option, but then you need to connect with the ferry. Once on Skye there is not a lot of public transportation. There is a nice discussion on TripAdvisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g186585-s303/Isle-Of-Skye:United-Kingdom:Public.Transportation.html
Pam