If you
want to arrive on Skye by ferry, but are travelling up by bus or train,
then you need to plan your crossing around the train times from Fort
William to Mallaig, from where the Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries take
20 minutes to cross to Armadale on Skye. Train and ferry times are dependent
on the season, so always contact the companies for details. You can
also climb aboard the Jacobite Steam Train in peak season, from Fort
William to Mallaig, which is operated by West Coast Railway Company
Ltd., for a unique end to your journey on the mainland.
If you
choose CalMac Ferries as a foot passenger, please be aware that unless
you have a taxi booked you will need to use the local bus service (which
does not connect to every crossing) to get from Armadale to the
White Heather. This bus journey from Armadale Pier takes approximately
70 minutes and the last ferry crossing it serves bringing you to Kyleakin
is the 3.50pm from Mallaig. However, if you would prefer a friendly
face waiting to pick you up and help with your luggage, as you alight
from the ferry, then pre-arrange for Alasdair (Kyleakin Private Hire)
to collect you in his ultra comfy, air conditioned taxi! The journey
should then take only 25 minutes and, at the end of a long journey,
will be well worth the £23 we are sure! We can make that taxi
booking on your behalf or you can contact Alasdair yourself (see
below for contact details).
