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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portree is to bus which costs £60 - £90 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Portree is to drive which takes 8h 11m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Portree. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Chester to Portree?

The distance between Chester and Portree is 458 miles. The road distance is 445.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 37m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Chester to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portree bus from?

Chester to Portree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Portree bus arrive?

Chester to Portree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Portree is 446 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Chester to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 386+ hotels available in Portree.

Chester to Portree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester 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 Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
11h 37m
£56–183
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
13h 1m
£59–226
Drive 443.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Portree443.1 mi
8h 11m
£112–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
8h 53m
£122–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
12h 36m
£63–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
13h 56m
£63–159
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 23m
£96–211
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 17m
£83–181
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
11h 24m
£124–282

Chester to Portree by train, foot, and bus

12Weekly Services

11h 37mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.4 mi
Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 36m.

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