Far North routes to Skye 
Description
Whilst there isn't a great deal to do in Portree when you get there, the journey across the Northern Highlands to Kyle of Lochalsh and then across Skye to it's capital really helps to define the phrase 'it's better to travel than to arrive'. There are two possible routes from Inverness, but it is possible with a bit of planning to see both. I took the morning (08:58 in May 2014) train departure from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh where I connected (40 minute wait) with the coach over to Portree. On the way back there was a direct coach (17:40 in May 2014) from Portree all the way back to Inverness. Both routes offer stunning views as they skirt loch's and climb through hidden passes in the mountains. Get a good seat, bring some refreshments and settle back for a stunning journey
Charge
Charge, booking even a few days in advance can make significant savings
Getting There
Trains leave from the Railway station, Coaches from the neighbouring bus station. In Kyle of Lochalsh the buses stop at the old slipway about a five minute walk from the station - take the ramp up from the station, turn left onto the bridge and follow the road down to a set of traffic lights, turn left and the bus stop is in front of you.Latitude: 57.276437; Longitude: -5.742964
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