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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Portree is to bus via Fort William which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Portree. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Somerled Square via Queensferry Street and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Portree?

The distance between Musselburgh and Portree is 308 miles. The road distance is 242.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 8m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Musselburgh to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Portree bus from?

Musselburgh to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Portree bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Portree is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Musselburgh to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 181+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Musselburgh 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 Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
9h 8m
£65–179
Bus via Fort William
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
9h 36m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
9h 24m
£38–56
Drive 240.9 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Portreecar 240.9 mi
4h 51m
£59–85
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917 / ...
10h 35m
£85–231
Train, bus via Fort William
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
10h 37m
£59–96

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Musselburgh to Portree.

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Distance: 305.8 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to Somerled Square via Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 24m.

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