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 £75 - £170 and takes 13h 9m.

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 £120 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Portree. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Somerled Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Portree?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Portree is 656 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 via Inverness which takes 15h 57m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 15h 57m 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 National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Portree bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Portree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 408+ hotels available in Portree.

Aberystwyth to Portree - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 via Inverness
best
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
15h 57m
£141–271
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
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 Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square
13h 9m
£76–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
20h 17m
Drive 529.3 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Portree529.3 mi
10h 9m
£130–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell
4. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station915
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square915
16h 21m
£99–213
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
16h 56m
£104–171
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
11h 46m
£132–311
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 33m
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
12h 54m
£96–312
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 Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square
15h 6m
£97–234

Aberystwyth to Portree by train and bus

42Weekly Services

15h 57mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652.5 mi
Duration: 15h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Somerled Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 20h 17m.

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