The average bus between Portree and Forres takes 5h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portree to Forres. 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 4 times a day between Portree and Forres. 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 Forres at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portree to Forres? 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 Portree to Forres. However, there are services departing from Portree station and arriving at Forres station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Portree to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Somerled Square station.
Portree to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Portree and Forres is 155.7 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 3h 21m.