What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree is to bus via Ayr which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan Harbour and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree?

The distance between Cairnryan Harbour and Portree is 302 miles. The road distance is 286.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree without a car is to Bus which takes 9h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan Harbour to Portree bus from?

Cairnryan Harbour to Portree bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan Harbour to Portree bus arrive?

Cairnryan Harbour to Portree bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan Harbour to Portree is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 382+ hotels available in Portree.

Cairnryan Harbour to Portree - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree by bus, car, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
9h 46m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Burnfoot Bridge to Ayr Bus Station358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
10h 42m
£43–64
Drive 285.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree285.1 mi
5h 42m
£71–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridge
3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Somerled Square915
10h 51m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Portree.

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Distance: 300.2 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Cairnryan Harbour, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Somerled Square via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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