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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Portree is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith to Portree. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Leith to Portree?

The distance between Leith and Portree is 302 miles. The road distance is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Leith to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Portree bus from?

Leith to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Leith to Portree bus arrive?

Leith to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at An Aird One station.

Can I drive from Leith to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Portree is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Leith to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 413+ hotels available in Portree.

Leith to Portree - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Leith to Portree by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
7h 59m
£40–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk094
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
8h 25m
£25–57
Bus via Fort William
1. Take the bus from George Street to An Aird OneE4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square915
8h 2m
Drive 235.7 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Portree235.7 mi
4h 33m
£59–86
Train, bus via Fort William
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort WilliamEdinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square915
9h 6m
£80–102
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
9h 26m
£49–126

Leith to Portree by train and bus

42Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 300.6 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Somerled Square via An Aird One and Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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