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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Portree is to bus via Elgin which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Portree is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Portree. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Deveron Way and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Banff to Portree?

The distance between Banff and Portree is 210 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Portree without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 9m and costs £50 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Banff to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Portree bus from?

Banff to Portree bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from High Street station.

Where does the Banff to Portree bus arrive?

Banff to Portree bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Deveron Way station.

Can I drive from Banff to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Portree is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Banff to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 387+ hotels available in Portree.

Banff to Portree - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Banff 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from High Street to The Square301
2. Take the train from Huntly to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
7h 9m
£52–62
Bus via Elgin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
8h 23m
£39–53
Bus, train via Glenelg
1. Take the bus from Castle Street to The Square301
2. Take the train from Huntly to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
8h 35m
£61–84
Drive 182 mi
1. Drive from Banff to Portree182 mi
3h 47m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Deveron Way301
2. Take the bus from Deveron Way to Union StreetE7
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
7h 34m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 208.7 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to Somerled Square via Deveron Way, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 34m.

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