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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Ballater is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Ballater is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Portree and Ballater?

No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Somerled Square and arriving at Ballater via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Portree to Ballater?

The distance between Portree and Ballater is 198 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Ballater without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 8h 22m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Portree to Ballater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portree to Ballater bus from?

Portree to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Somerled Square station.

Where does the Portree to Ballater bus arrive?

Portree to Ballater bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at King Street station.

Can I drive from Portree to Ballater?

Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Ballater is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Portree to Ballater.

Where can I stay near Ballater?

There are 98+ hotels available in Ballater.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Ballater by bus, train, taxi, 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, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to New Broadford Hospitalbus 917 / ...
2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
4. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Ballatertaxi
8h 22m
£148–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to King Streetbus 917
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Ballaterbus
8h 53m
£36–53
Drive 181.3 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Ballatercar 181.3 mi
3h 38m
£45–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
9h 37m
£74–127

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Ballater.

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Distance: 196.8 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Ballater via King Street, Inverness Union Street, and Aberdeen Airport in around 8h 53m.

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