The average bus between Stranraer and Portree takes 18h 13m and the fastest bus takes 11h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 Stranraer and Portree. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Portree at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 18h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer 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 Stranraer to Portree. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Portree station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
Stranraer to Portree bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Portree bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Somerled Square station.
The distance between Stranraer and Portree is 288.2 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Somerled Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 58m.