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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Portree is to bus which costs £35 - £50 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Portree. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Irvine to Portree?

The distance between Irvine and Portree is 243 miles. The road distance is 229.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Portree without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Irvine to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Portree bus from?

Irvine to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Irvine to Portree bus arrive?

Irvine to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Portree is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Irvine to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 418+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Irvine 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End915
9h 5m
£35–50
Train, bus via Fort William
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End915
10h 24m
£66–80
Drive 227.8 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Portree227.8 mi
4h 35m
£56–81
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
9h 32m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
11h 32m
£42–99

Irvine to Portree by bus

66Weekly Buses

9h 5mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Irvine to Portree.

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Distance: 241.4 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Mill Road to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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