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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Portree is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Portree is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Portree. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Balloch to Portree?

The distance between Balloch and Portree is 195 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Portree without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs £27 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Balloch to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Portree bus from?

Balloch to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Where does the Balloch to Portree bus arrive?

Balloch to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Balloch to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Portree is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Balloch to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 426+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Balloch 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 Lower Stoneymollan Road to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
6h 26m
£27–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
8h 48m
£81–115
Drive 192.1 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Portreecar 192.1 mi
3h 55m
£47–68
Bus via Kinlochleven Road End
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Kinlochleven Road Endbus 915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road Endbus 915
7h 24m
£32–44

Balloch to Portree by bus

18Weekly Buses

6h 26mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 193.8 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Somerled Square via Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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