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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Portree is to bus which costs £35 - £50 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Portree. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Ayr to Portree?

The distance between Ayr and Portree is 250 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Portree without a car is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Ayr to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Portree bus from?

Ayr to Portree bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Portree bus arrive?

Ayr to Portree bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Portree is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Ayr to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 447+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr 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
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
9h 2m
£35–50
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
9h 19m
£27–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr 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
£40–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
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 22m
£63–102
Drive 240.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Portreecar 240.4 mi
4h 52m
£59–85

Ayr to Portree by bus

14Weekly Buses

9h 2mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 248.6 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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