How far is it from Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree?

The distance between Isle of Lewis (Island) and Portree is 79 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 355+ hotels available in Portree.

Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree - 3 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree by bus or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from MacDonald Road to Car ParkW10
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry TerminalCm22
5h 4m
Bus, ferry via Somerled Square
1. Take the bus from MacDonald Road to Car ParkW10
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry TerminalCm22
5h 7m
Bus, ferry via High School
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Car ParkW10
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry TerminalCm22
5h 9m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree.

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Distance: 78.5 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Isle of Lewis (Island), Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Lewis (Island) to Portree. However, you can take the bus to Car Park, walk to Tarbert, take the ferry to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, walk to Uig Pier, then take the bus to Co-Op. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MacDonald Road to Somerled Square via Car Park, Tarbert, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, and Uig Pier in around 5h 7m.

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