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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Portree is to fly and bus which costs £50 - £160 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Portree is to fly and bus which takes 9h 31m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Portree. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Somerled Square via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

How far is it from Dublin to Portree?

The distance between Dublin and Portree is 474 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Portree without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 17h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 8m to get from Dublin to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Portree bus from?

Dublin to Portree bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Portree bus arrive?

Dublin to Portree bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 494+ hotels available in Portree.

Dublin to Portree - 10 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Portree by train, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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 and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
17h 8m
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus
10h 58m
£54–156
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Portreecar
9h 59m
£103–189
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
17h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
19h 9m
Fly Dublin Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane DUB - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus
9h 31m
£83–213
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus
10h 22m
£127–251
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus
12h 36m
£83–173
Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus
11h 50m
£119–256
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus
12h 44m
£101–304

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Portree.

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Distance: 471.7 mi
Duration: 17h 8m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Portree, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Portree. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Somerled Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Portree via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 9h 59m.

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