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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Portree is to train and bus via Chester which costs £75 - £130 and takes 17h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Portree is to drive which takes 9h 29m and costs £130 - £190.

How far is it from Holyhead to Portree?

The distance between Holyhead and Portree is 543 miles. The road distance is 525.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 27m and costs £75 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 14h 27m to get from Holyhead to Portree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Portree is 525 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Holyhead to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 380+ hotels available in Portree.

Holyhead to Portree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Holyhead to Portree by train, bus, car, ferry, 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 Holyhead to Rhyl
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
14h 27m
£75–226
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
16h 5m
£70–187
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
15h 25m
£94–246
Drive 522.4 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Portree522.4 mi
9h 29m
£130–188
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
14h
£119–238
Train, bus via Chester
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyl
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
17h 33m
£77–125
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
11h 29m
£129–311
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
13h 5m
£110–292
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
14h 9m
£128–296

Holyhead to Portree by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

14h 27mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.8 mi
Duration: 14h 27m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Portree, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Portree. However, you can take the train to Rhyl, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Somerled Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Somerled Square via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 15h 25m.

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