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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Portree is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 19h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Portree is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 13m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Portree. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Exeter to Portree?

The distance between Exeter and Portree is 760 miles. The road distance is 654.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Portree without a car is to train and bus via Wolverhampton which takes 16h 26m and costs £180 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 16h 26m to get from Exeter to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Portree bus from?

Exeter to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Portree bus arrive?

Exeter to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Portree is 655 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Exeter to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 387+ hotels available in Portree.

Exeter to Portree - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter 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 via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
16h 26m
£183–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
19h 25m
£61–127
Drive 650.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Portree650.7 mi
11h 23m
£164–236
Fly Exeter to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)EXT - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
18h 15m
£188–319
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
16h 33m
£91–335
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
18h 6m
£117–704
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
20h 20m
£104–144
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
10h 54m
£74–175
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
9h 13m
£87–255
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - 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 36m
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
12h 3m

Exeter to Portree by train and bus

36Weekly Services

16h 26mAverage Duration

£183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755.8 mi
Duration: 16h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Somerled Square via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 19h 25m.

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