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

The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Portree is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 26m.

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 £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Balmaha and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmaha to Portree. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Somerled Square via Balloch Bus Terminus, Visitor Centre, Hotel car park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Balmaha to Portree?

The distance between Balmaha and Portree is 212 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 train and bus which takes 8h 57m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Balmaha to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmaha to Portree bus from?

Balmaha to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel car park station.

Where does the Balmaha to Portree bus arrive?

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

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, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
9h 26m
£25–36
Drive 203.7 mi
1. Drive from Balmaha to Portreecar 203.7 mi
4h 11m
£51–74

Balmaha to Portree by bus and train

6Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.4 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Car Park to Somerled Square via Balloch Bus Terminus, Visitor Centre, Hotel car park, and Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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