What is the cheapest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Portree?

The cheapest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Portree is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Portree?

The fastest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Portree is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Balmoral Castle and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral Castle to Portree. However, there are services departing from Balmoral Rd End and arriving at Somerled Square via Airport Terminal and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Balmoral Castle to Portree?

The distance between Balmoral Castle and Portree is 200 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.

How do I travel from Balmoral Castle to Portree without a car?

The best way to get from Balmoral Castle to Portree without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs £140 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Balmoral Castle to Portree?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Balmoral Castle to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmoral Castle to Portree bus from?

Balmoral Castle to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Balmoral Rd End station.

Where does the Balmoral Castle to Portree bus arrive?

Balmoral Castle to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Airport Terminal station.

Can I drive from Balmoral Castle to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmoral Castle to Portree is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Balmoral Castle to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 414+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Balmoral Castle 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 Balmoral Castle to Aviemore
2. Take the train from Aviemore to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
7h 42m
£144–252
Drive 184.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmoral Castle to Portree184.5 mi
3h 53m
£47–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Balmoral Rd End to Airport TerminalE11
2. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
9h 7m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Balmoral Rd End to Airport TerminalE11
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Union StreetE7
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
9h 9m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 199 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Balmoral Castle to Somerled Square via Balmoral Rd End, Airport Terminal, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 9m.

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