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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Portree is to bus via Bus Station which costs £28 - £40 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Portree is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Portree. However, there are services departing from Braelossie Place and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Elgin to Portree?

The distance between Elgin and Portree is 153 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Elgin to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Portree bus from?

Elgin to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Braelossie Place station.

Where does the Elgin to Portree bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Portree is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Elgin to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 384+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin 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 Elgin to InvernessAberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
4h 59m
£30–42
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
5h 33m
£28–38
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
6h 26m
£39–64
Drive 148.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Portree148.6 mi
3h 5m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
5h 23m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 152.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Braelossie Place to Somerled Square via Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 23m.

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