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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Portree is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Portree is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Portree. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road and arriving at Somerled Square via St Peter Street and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Ballater to Portree?

The distance between Ballater and Portree is 198 miles. The road distance is 183.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Portree without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Ballater to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Portree bus from?

Ballater to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Victoria Road station.

Where does the Ballater to Portree bus arrive?

Ballater to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Erroll Street station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Portree is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Ballater to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 381+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Portree by taxi, 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.

Taxi, train, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemore
2. Take the train from Aviemore to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
7h 28m
£139–246
Drive 182 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballater to Portree182 mi
3h 38m
£46–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
8h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Union StreetE7
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
9h 28m
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
9h 57m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 196.5 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria Road to Somerled Square via St Peter Street, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 28m.

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