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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portree is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portree. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portree?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portree is 302 miles. The road distance is 236 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portree bus from?

Edinburgh to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portree bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portree is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 176+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
7h 58m
£60–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
8h 5m
£34–47
Drive 234.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portreecar 234.6 mi
4h 36m
£58–83
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
8h 25m
£42–57
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917
9h 25m
£80–221

Edinburgh to Portree by train and bus

42Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.7 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Somerled Square via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 5m.

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