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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Portree and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Somerled Square and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Portree to Cairnryan?

The distance between Portree and Cairnryan is 294 miles. The road distance is 286.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Portree to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portree to Cairnryan bus from?

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

Where does the Portree to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portree to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Cairnryan is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Portree to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Portree to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portree to Cairnryan by bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 32m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
12h 15m
£60–114
Bus, train via Girvan
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Spean Crescentbus 915
2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
11h 45m
£65–149
Drive 285.2 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Cairnryancar 285.2 mi
5h 43m
£70–100
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 59m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 10h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 32m.

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