The average bus between Portree and Elgin takes 8h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portree to Elgin. 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 Portree and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portree is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 28m • 2 changes
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6h • 2 changes
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31h 43m • 2 changes


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5h 28m • 2 changes
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7h 43m • 2 changes


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5h 28m • 2 changes
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7h 43m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Portree station and arriving at Elgin station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Portree to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Somerled Square station.
Portree to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Portree and Elgin is 173.7 km. The road distance is 250 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.