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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Portree is to train and fly and bus which costs £65 - £180 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Portree is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 45m and costs £80 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Portree. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, Asda, Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Ely to Portree?

The distance between Ely and Portree is 649 miles. The road distance is 563 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 2m and costs £110 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Ely to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Portree bus from?

Ely to Portree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where does the Ely to Portree bus arrive?

Ely to Portree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ely to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Portree is 563 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Ely to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 416+ hotels available in Portree.

Ely to Portree - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ely 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 Ely to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
13h 2m
£112–153
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
10h 22m
£67–172
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Ely to Nottingham
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
18h 58m
£81–182
Drive 559.8 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Portree559.8 mi
10h 9m
£140–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Station777
2. Take the bus from Asda to Park and Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
20h 28m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 23m
£136–418
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
10h 19m
£97–405
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 25m
£85–230
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
9h 45m
£83–265
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
12h 3m

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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2h 6mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 645.2 mi
Duration: 13h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Somerled Square via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, Asda, Park and Ride, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 20h 28m.

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