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 £60 - £160 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Portree is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 58m and costs £120 - £310.

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 Custom House and arriving at Somerled Square via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.

How far is it from Dublin to Portree?

The distance between Dublin and Portree is 450 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 16h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 49m 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 National Express, depart from Custom House station.

Where does the Dublin to Portree bus arrive?

Dublin to Portree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Grand Central Station Durham Street.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 384+ hotels available in Portree.

Dublin to Portree - 11 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 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 Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
16h 49m
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
10h 33m
£64–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Portree
9h 58m
£127–309
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Custom House to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
17h 16m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
17h 31m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square915
17h 51m
£85–239
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
12h 8m
£78–166
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 44m
£79–207
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
10h 13m
£125–322
Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
11h 33m
£86–252
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
12h 20m

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.5 mi
Duration: 16h 49m

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 Great Victoria Street, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan 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 58m.

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