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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Portree is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Portree. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Portree?

The distance between Hamilton and Portree is 225 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Portree without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Hamilton to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Portree bus from?

Hamilton to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Portree bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Portree is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Hamilton to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 410+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Portree by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square915
8h 5m
£35–57
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
9h 21m
£33–87
Train, bus via Fort William
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort WilliamEdinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End915
9h 53m
£79–101
Drive 224 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Portree224 mi
4h 36m
£55–80
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
8h 28m

Hamilton to Portree by train and bus

44Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Portree.

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Distance: 223.4 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Somerled Square via Anniesland, Anniesland Cross, and Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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