There are 3 ways to get from Balmaha to Portree by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bypass to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
6h 41m£122–164Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
9h 47m£45–109Drive 203.7 mi
- Drive from Balmaha to Portreecar 203.7 mi
4h 12m£52–74
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Portree is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmaha to Portree. However, there are services departing from Bypass and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Balmaha and Portree is 208 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.
The best way to get from Balmaha to Portree without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs £120 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Balmaha to Portree, including transfers.
Balmaha to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bypass station.
Balmaha to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmaha to Portree is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Balmaha to Portree.
There are 422+ hotels available in Portree.
What companies run services between Balmaha, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Balmaha to Somerled Square via Bypass and Bus Station in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bypass to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–27
Bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £20–40
Bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £20–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bypass to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
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