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

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Portree is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Portree is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore to Portree. However, there are services departing from Cairngorm Hotel and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Portree?

The distance between Aviemore and Portree is 147 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aviemore to Portree without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 4h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Aviemore to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Portree bus from?

Aviemore to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cairngorm Hotel station.

Where does the Aviemore to Portree bus arrive?

Aviemore to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Aviemore to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Portree is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Aviemore to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 414+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Portree by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Union StreetE9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
4h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
5h 5m
£19–31
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
6h 38m
£34–122
Drive 140.9 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Portree140.9 mi
2h 50m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aviemore to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
5h 11m
£25–100

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aviemore to Portree.

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Distance: 146.3 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Somerled Square via Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 4h 57m.

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