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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portree is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 17h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portree is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Portree. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portree?

The distance between Cardiff and Portree is 603 miles. The road distance is 583 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 39m and costs £85 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 14h 39m to get from Cardiff to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Portree bus from?

Cardiff to Portree bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Portree bus arrive?

Cardiff to Portree bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Portree is 583 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 417+ hotels available in Portree.

Cardiff to Portree - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
14h 39m
£88–262
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
19h 28m
£54–99
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
15h 35m
£117–257
Drive 579.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portree579.6 mi
11h 10m
£145–209
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
10h 45m
£72–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
17h 41m
£57–83
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
9h 4m
£79–230
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 37m
£85–231
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
12h 26m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
12h 1m
£140–339

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 36mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 599.8 mi
Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 41m.

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