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

The cheapest way to get from Ellon to Portree is to bus via Union Square Bus Station which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellon to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ellon and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellon to Portree. However, there are services departing from Riverside Road and arriving at Somerled Square via Adelphi and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Ellon to Portree?

The distance between Ellon and Portree is 224 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellon to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Ellon to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellon to Portree bus from?

Ellon to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Adelphi station.

Where does the Ellon to Portree bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellon to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellon to Portree is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Ellon to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 413+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ellon 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 Inverurie to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
7h 8m
£42–79
Bus via Union Square Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
8h 40m
£35–66
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
8h 35m
£51–101
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Portree207.7 mi
4h 17m
£52–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelphi to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
8h 30m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Riverside Road to Somerled Square via Adelphi, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 30m.

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