Public transportation in Scotland

On May 10 this year, I would like to travel from Torridon, Scotland to Shiel Bridge, Scotland. Preferrably using public transportation. What are my options?

Best Answer

Barely any - the Highlands of Scotland aren't served by public transport particularly frequently, and the routes that those public transport services take tend to connect to major destinations fairly directly, rather than going via other less major locations.

Essentially, you'd have to get a bus from Torridon to Inverness, from Inverness to Invergarry, then from Invergarry to Sheil Bridge. This will take about 8 hours, according to Google Maps. The direct drive between the two would take about an hour and a half.

On the plus side, it's not a public holiday, else you'd have reduced services...

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Is public transport good in Scotland?

The transport infrastructure in Scotland is generally good, with many services operating across borders to make travel from the rest of the U.K., as well as the rest of the world, easy. Airports are modern and well equipped, and trains and buses offer a wide network to most cities and towns.

What is the best way to get around Scotland?

Getting around Scotland

Bus & coach. You can take the coach or bus between all of Scotland's major towns and cities.

Car. Having your own wheels means you can enjoy the trip at your own pace and stop whenever you fancy.

Train. Hop on board a train, sit back and enjoy your journey to some incredible destinations.

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Can you get around Scotland without a car?

The fastest way to get around Scotland without a car is certainly by train. Scotland has an excellent rail service which spreads across a large amount of the country and delivers a very quick and direct service \u2013 often getting travellers to their destination even faster than by car.

How do you pay for public transport in Scotland?

Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.

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