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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Portree is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Portree is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Portree. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Portree?

The distance between Cumbria and Portree is 335 miles. The road distance is 333.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Portree without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 11h 8m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Cumbria to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Portree bus from?

Cumbria to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Cumbria to Portree bus arrive?

Cumbria to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Portree is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Cumbria to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 418+ hotels available in Portree.

Cumbria to Portree - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Portree by train, bus, or car

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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 8m
£86–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
12h 17m
£42–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to An Aird Onebus E4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 57m
Drive 331.1 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Portreecar 331.1 mi
6h 22m
£82–118
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917 / ...
13h 21m
£75–259

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cumbria to Portree.

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Distance: 333.3 mi
Duration: 11h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Somerled Square via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 17m.

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