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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portree is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portree is to fly and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portree. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portree?

The distance between Manchester and Portree is 445 miles. The road distance is 425.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 26m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Manchester to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portree bus from?

Manchester to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Portree bus arrive?

Manchester to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Portree is 425 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Manchester to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 413+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Portree by train, bus, car, 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
11h 26m
£53–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
12h 36m
£46–79
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
12h 2m
£89–202
Drive 422.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Portree422.9 mi
7h 51m
£107–154
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
7h 50m
£112–271
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
12h 41m
£59–94
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 11m
£91–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 10m
£78–268
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
10h 57m
£118–270

Manchester to Portree by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 26mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 442 mi
Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 36m.

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