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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Portree is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Portree is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Portree. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Portree?

The distance between Dumfries and Portree is 295 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Portree without a car is to bus which takes 10h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Dumfries to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Portree bus from?

Dumfries to Portree bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where does the Dumfries to Portree bus arrive?

Dumfries to Portree bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Portree is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Dumfries to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 418+ hotels available in Portree.

Dumfries to Portree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Portree by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
10h 6m
£40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries 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
10h 27m
£100–127
Drive 284.3 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Portreecar 284.3 mi
5h 42m
£70–101
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes Streetbus 101
2. Take the bus from George Street to An Aird Onebus E4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 53m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Portree.

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 10h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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