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

The cheapest way to get from Braemar Castle to Portree is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braemar Castle to Portree is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Braemar Castle and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Braemar Castle to Portree. However, there are services departing from Invercauld Arms Hotel and arriving at Somerled Square via Airport Terminal Stance 1 and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Braemar Castle to Portree?

The distance between Braemar Castle and Portree is 223 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braemar Castle to Portree without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Braemar Castle to Portree, including transfers.

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

Braemar Castle to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Invercauld Arms Hotel station.

Where does the Braemar Castle to Portree bus arrive?

Braemar Castle to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Airport Terminal Stance 1 station.

Can I drive from Braemar Castle to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Braemar Castle to Portree is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Braemar Castle to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 387+ hotels available in Portree.

Braemar Castle to Portree - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Braemar Castle to Portree by car, train, or bus

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

Drive, train, bus
best
1. Drive from Braemar Castle to Car Park
2. Take the train from Aviemore to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
7h 32m
£44–128
Drive, train, bus via Glenelg
1. Drive from Braemar 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 38m
£48–142
Drive 189 mi
1. Drive from Braemar Castle to Portree189 mi
3h 48m
£48–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Invercauld Arms Hotel to Airport Terminal Stance 1E11
2. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
9h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Invercauld Arms Hotel to Airport Terminal Stance 1E11
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Union StreetE7
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
9h 24m
Bus via Blackburn
1. Take the bus from Invercauld Arms Hotel to Airport Terminal Stance 1E11
2. Take the bus from Fechnie Brae to Bus Station Stance 4M96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
9h 56m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Braemar Castle, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Braemar Castle to Somerled Square via Invercauld Arms Hotel, Airport Terminal Stance 1, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 24m.

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