What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Portree?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Portree is to train and fly and bus which costs £70 - £190 and takes 12h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Portree?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Portree is to drive which takes 10h 9m and costs £130 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Portree. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Somerled Square via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Portree?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Portree is 578 miles. The road distance is 532.4 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Portree without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 11m and costs £65 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Portree?

It takes approximately 15h 11m to get from Aberystwyth to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Portree bus from?

Aberystwyth to Portree bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Portree bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Portree bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Portree is 532 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Aberystwyth to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 390+ hotels available in Portree.

Aberystwyth to Portree - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Portree by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
15h 11m
£65–246
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
16h 12m
£103–231
Drive 529.3 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Portree529.3 mi
10h 9m
£132–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
12h 46m
£73–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkT3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationT8
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
19h 1m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
19h 9m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
12h 18m
£142–305
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
13h 36m
£130–313
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
5. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
14h 45m
£94–249
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
14h 27m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
13h 4m
£107–319

Aberystwyth to Portree by train, foot, and bus

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15h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 574.9 mi
Duration: 15h 11m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from North Parade to Somerled Square via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 19h 1m.

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