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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Portree is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 59m.

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 39m and costs £40 - £65.

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 Ballater and arriving at Somerled Square via Aberdeen Airport and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Ballater to Portree?

The distance between Ballater and Portree is 198 miles. The road distance is 182.5 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 29m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 Ballater station.

Where does the Ballater to Portree bus arrive?

Ballater to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Airport station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Portree is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Ballater to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 489+ hotels available in Portree.

Ballater to Portree - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 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 Aviemoretaxi
2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917 / ...
7h 29m
£151–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
8h 59m
£37–52
Drive 181.4 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Portreecar 181.4 mi
3h 39m
£45–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
9h 47m
£75–126

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballater to Portree.

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Distance: 196.6 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Somerled Square via Aberdeen Airport, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 59m.

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