The average bus between Portree and Stranraer takes 18h 3m and the fastest bus takes 11h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portree to Stranraer. 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 Stranraer. 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 Stranraer at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 18h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portree to Stranraer? 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 Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Portree station and arriving at Stranraer station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
Portree to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Somerled Square station.
Portree to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Portree and Stranraer is 288.2 km. The road distance is 597 km.
You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 13m.