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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Portree is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Portree. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Portree?

The distance between Ardrossan and Portree is 327 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 4m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Ardrossan to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Portree bus from?

Ardrossan to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Portree bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Portree is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Ardrossan to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 447+ hotels available in Portree.

Ardrossan to Portree - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
10h 4m
£47–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
10h 15m
£34–56
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Portreecar 228.7 mi
4h 39m
£57–81
Train, bus via Fort William
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
10h 6m
£87–128
Bus via Fort William
1. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 15m
£35–52
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
5. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917 / ...
11h 30m
£55–176

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Portree.

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Distance: 325.5 mi
Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Hill Street to Somerled Square via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 15m.

Train operators

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