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

The cheapest way to get from Braemar to Portree is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braemar to Portree is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Braemar and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Braemar to Portree. However, there are services departing from Invercauld Arms Hotel and arriving at Somerled Square via St Peter Street and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Braemar to Portree?

The distance between Braemar and Portree is 205 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braemar to Portree without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Braemar to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braemar to Portree bus from?

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

Where does the Braemar to Portree bus arrive?

Braemar to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Erroll Street station.

Can I drive from Braemar to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Braemar to Portree is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Braemar to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 418+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Braemar 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 via Glenelg
best
1. Drive from Braemar to Aviemorecar
2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917 / ...
7h 44m
£48–85
Drive, train, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Braemar to Car Parkcar
2. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
7h 47m
£44–70
Drive 188.6 mi
1. Drive from Braemar to Portreecar 188.6 mi
3h 46m
£47–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Invercauld Arms Hotel to Erroll Streetbus E11
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
9h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Invercauld Arms Hotel to Erroll Streetbus E11
2. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Union Streetbus E7
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
10h 1m
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Invercauld Arms Hotel to Erroll Streetbus E11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
10h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Braemar to Portree.

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Invercauld Arms Hotel to Somerled Square via St Peter Street, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 1m.

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