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

The cheapest way to get from Castlebay to Portree is to ferry and bus via Oban which costs £35 - £160 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlebay to Portree is to ferry and taxi which takes 7h 27m and costs £110 - £210.

How far is it from Castlebay to Portree?

The distance between Castlebay and Portree is 112 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castlebay to Portree without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 7h 27m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Castlebay to Portree, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 447+ hotels available in Portree.

Castlebay to Portree - 4 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Castlebay to Portree by ferry, taxi, bus, 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.

Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the taxi from Eriskay Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminaltaxi
3. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
7h 27m
£115–204
Ferry, bus via Oban
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Castlebay Barra Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry 20B
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Stationbus 918
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 21m
£38–160
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal to Eriskay Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Schoolbus W17
3. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
10h 19m
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus
10h 11m
£130–225

Barra Airport (BRR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castlebay to Portree.

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Distance: 111.7 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Castlebay, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Castlebay to Portree. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Eriskay Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, walk to Uig Pier, then take the line 915 bus to Somerled Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Somerled Square via Ferry Terminal, Aird Mhor Barra Ferry Terminal, Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, School, Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Uig Pier in around 10h 19m.

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