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In-Depth Information
Getting Around
Public transport in Scotland is generally good, but it can be costly compared with other
European countries. Buses are usually the cheapest way to get around, but also the slowest.
With a discount pass, trains can be competitive; they're also quicker and often take you
through beautiful scenery.
public-transport services in Scotland, but can't provide fare information or book tickets.
AIR
Most domestic air services are geared to business needs, or are lifelines for remote island
communities. Flying is a pricey way to cover relatively short distances, and only worth
considering if you're short of time and want to visit the Hebrides, Orkney or Shetland.
BOAT
CALEDONIAN MACBRAYNE
(CalMac; 0800 066 5000;
www.calmac.co.uk
)
Serves the west coast and islands. Comprehens-
ive timetable booklet available from tourist offices.
CalMac Island Hopscotch
offers more
than two dozen tickets, giving reduced fares for various combinations of crossings; these
are listed on the website and in the CalMac timetables booklet.
Island Rover
tickets allow
unlimited ferry travel for £55/79 for a foot passenger for eight/15 days, plus £259/388 for a
car or £130/195 for a motorbike. Bicycles travel free with a foot passenger's ticket.
BUS
Scotland is served by an extensive bus network that covers most of the country. In remote
rural areas, however, services are more geared to the needs of locals (getting to school or
the shops in the nearest large town) and may not be conveniently timed for visitors.
BUS PASSES
The
Scottish Citylink Explorer Pass
offers unlimited travel on Scottish Citylink (and oth-
er selected bus routes) services within Scotland for any three days out of five (£39), any
five days out of 10 (£59) or any eight days out of 16 (£79). It also gives discounts on vari-
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