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

The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Portree is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £75.

How far is it from Balmaha to Portree?

The distance between Balmaha and Portree is 191 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmaha to Portree without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Balmaha to Portree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Balmaha to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmaha to Portree is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Balmaha to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 447+ hotels available in Portree.

Balmaha to Portree - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Balmaha to Portree by ferry, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmaha Pier to Luss Pierferry Ll1
2. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
8h 44m
Drive 203.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmaha to Portreecar 203.7 mi
4h 11m
£50–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Somerled Squarebus 915
8h 57m
£80–114

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balmaha to Portree.

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Distance: 190.2 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Balmaha to Portree. However, you can take the ferry to Luss Pier, walk to Visitor Centre Car Park, take the line 302 bus to Tarbet Hotel, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Somerled Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Car Park to Somerled Square via Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch, Dumbarton Central, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 8h 57m.

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