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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Portree is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Portree is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Portree. However, there are services departing from Durham University and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Durham to Portree?

The distance between Durham and Portree is 440 miles. The road distance is 357.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 49m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Durham to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Portree bus from?

Durham to Portree bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University station.

Where does the Durham to Portree bus arrive?

Durham to Portree bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56.

Can I drive from Durham to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Portree is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Durham to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 414+ hotels available in Portree.

Durham to Portree - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Durham 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 Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
10h 49m
£66–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56megabus M20
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
12h 21m
£46–66
Drive 355.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Portree355.4 mi
6h 55m
£87–125
Fly Newcastle to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
12h 12m
£89–159
Train, bus via Fort William
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square915
11h 51m
£102–150
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
12h 27m
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NCL - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
12h 9m
£140–214
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Durham 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
10h 42m
£136–341

Durham to Portree by train and bus

40Weekly Services

10h 49mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Durham to Portree.

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Distance: 437.4 mi
Duration: 10h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Durham University to Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 21m.

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