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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Portree is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Portree. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Portree?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Portree is 235 miles. The road distance is 228.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Portree without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Kilmarnock to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Portree bus from?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Portree bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Portree is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Kilmarnock to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portree.

Kilmarnock to Portree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock 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 Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road Endbus 915
8h 3m
£33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road Endbus 915
9h 43m
£81–110
Drive 227.5 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Portreecar 227.5 mi
4h 39m
£56–81
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
8h 47m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Portree.

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Distance: 233.7 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 3m.

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