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 £40 - £65 and takes 3h 35m.

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 35m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Ballater to Portree?

The distance between Ballater and Portree is 197 miles. The road distance is 182.1 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 which takes 6h 9m and costs £210 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Ballater to Portree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ballater to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Portree is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Ballater to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 418+ hotels available in Portree.

Ballater to Portree - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ballater to Portree by taxi, train, car, or bus

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
best
1. Take the taxi from Ballater to Aviemoretaxi
2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Duirinishtrain
4. Take the taxi from Duirinish to Portreetaxi
6h 9m
£210–282
Drive 181.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballater to Portreecar 181.1 mi
3h 35m
£45–64
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Erroll Streetbus E11
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Duirinishtrain
4. Take the taxi from Duirinish to Portreetaxi
8h 53m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballater to Portree.

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Distance: 195.7 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballater to Portree. However, you can take the taxi to Aviemore, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Duirinish, then take the taxi to Portree. Alternatively, you can drive from Ballater to Portree in around 3h 35m.

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