What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Portree?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Portree is to car ferry and bus which costs £70 - £110 and takes 13h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Portree?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Portree is to fly and bus which takes 7h 45m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Portree. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Portree?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Portree is 329 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Portree without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Portree without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Portree?

It takes approximately 13h 28m to get from Northern Ireland to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Portree bus from?

Northern Ireland to Portree bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Portree bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Portree bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 414+ hotels available in Portree.

Northern Ireland to Portree - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Portree by busferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End915
13h 28m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square
9h 4m
£65–189
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Portree
8h 14m
£96–162
Bus and ferry, bus via Somerled Square
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
13h 41m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station915
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square915
13h 59m
£71–102
Bus and ferry, bus via Inverness
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
14h 13m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square
9h 44m
£65–154
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
7h 45m
£102–257
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square
9h 19m
£100–332
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
10h 49m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 327.5 mi
Duration: 13h 28m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Portree, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Portree. However, you can take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast to Portree via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 8h 14m.

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