The average bus between Ayr and Portree takes 12h 11m and the fastest bus takes 8h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Portree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Ayr and Portree. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Portree at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Portree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Portree. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Portree station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Ayr to Portree bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Portree bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Somerled Square station.
The distance between Ayr and Portree is 237.1 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 30m.