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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Portree is to bus via Bus Station which costs £40 - £100 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Portree is to drive which takes 7h 39m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Portree. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Bolton to Portree?

The distance between Bolton and Portree is 433 miles. The road distance is 412.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 6m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Bolton to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Portree bus from?

Bolton to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Portree bus arrive?

Bolton to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Portree is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Bolton to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 378+ hotels available in Portree.

Bolton to Portree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bolton to Portree by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
11h 6m
£50–169
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
13h 43m
£41–98
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
12h 45m
£68–174
Drive 410 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Portree410 mi
7h 39m
£102–148
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
8h 15m
£116–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
15h 11m
£58–93
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 31m
£90–179
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
10h 55m
£115–249
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
12h 19m
£80–294

Bolton to Portree by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 6mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.9 mi
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Noel Street to Somerled Square via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 43m.

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