Directions (postcode IV49 9BJ) When on Skye take the A87 to Broadford then the single track B8083 for Elgol which takes approximately 45 minutes by car. The B8083 takes you through the beautiful Strathaird peninsula around scenic Loch Slapin and affords spectacular views of the Cuillin. Free car parking is available at Elgol Jetty. Look out for the Bella Jane Boat Trips & AquaXplore information signs, on your right at the car park 200 metres before the Elgol jetty and also fixed to the wall at the top left of the jetty itself. Our blue booking office is near to the top of the jetty. |
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Driving times to Elgol (guidance only)
From Broadford usually takes 35 - 45 minutes.
From Portree approx 1¼ to 1½ hrs.
From Skye Bridge approx 1 hr.
From Kylerhea Ferry approx 1¼ hrs
From Armadale Ferry approx 1¼ hrs
From Dunvegan approx 2 hrs
From Staffin approx 2 hrs
Public transport
to Elgol
Bus No. 49 runs Monday to Saturday but there is no service on Saturday afternoon or all day Sunday. The bus can get you to Elgol in time for the 10.45 trip on the Bella Jane or the AquaXplore morning or afternoon salings. The bus departs Broadford near the Post Office. The 2011 timetable for Monday to Friday from 25th April to the end of October is as follows:
Depart Arrive
Broadford Elgol
07.10 07.54
09.55 10.39
13.00 13.44
15.35 16.19
Depart Arrive
Elgol Broadford
08.05 08.45
11.05 11.45
14.25 15.05
17.05 17.45
For full timetables please see: stagecoachbus.com.
Taxi's
There are also various taxi firms from different parts of
the island but from Broadford our passengers frequently
use:
Kyle Taxis - 01599 534323



