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

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

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.

How far is it from Elgin to Portree?

The distance between Elgin and Portree is 151 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 taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Elgin to Portree, including transfers.

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 418+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Portree by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Duirinishtrain
3. Take the taxi from Duirinish to Portreetaxi
5h 7m
£109–157
Drive 148.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Portreecar 148.6 mi
3h 5m
£37–53
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union Streetbus E7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Officebus 704
3. Drive from Post Office to Portreecar
6h 57m
Bus, drive via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Officebus 704
3. Drive from Post Office to Portreecar
7h 7m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Portree.

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Distance: 150 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Portree. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Duirinish, then take the taxi to Portree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braelossie Place to Portree via Union Street, Bus Station Stance 6, and Post Office in around 6h 57m.

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