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

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Portree is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Portree is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Alnwick and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Portree. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Somerled Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Alnwick to Portree?

The distance between Alnwick and Portree is 398 miles. The road distance is 318.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alnwick to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 45m and costs £95 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Alnwick to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alnwick to Portree bus from?

Alnwick to Portree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.

Where does the Alnwick to Portree bus arrive?

Alnwick to Portree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alnwick to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Portree is 318 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Alnwick to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 493+ hotels available in Portree.

Alnwick to Portree - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alnwick to Portree by train, bus, or car

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 Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
10h 45m
£99–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
10h 46m
£57–99
Drive 316.3 mi
1. Drive from Alnwick to Portreecar 316.3 mi
6h 12m
£78–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Green Batt to Railway Stationbus X18
2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
11h 31m
£89–141
Train, bus via Fort William
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 51m
£88–175

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alnwick to Portree.

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Distance: 395.6 mi
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Retail Park to Somerled Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 46m.

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