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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Dumfries is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Dumfries is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Portree and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Somerled Square and arriving at Academy Street via Fort William and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Portree to Dumfries?

The distance between Portree and Dumfries is 303 miles. The road distance is 287 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Dumfries without a car is to bus via Fort William which takes 9h 36m and costs £29 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Portree to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portree to Dumfries bus from?

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

Where does the Portree to Dumfries bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portree to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Dumfries is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Portree to Dumfries.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 148+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Portree to Dumfries 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 via Fort William
best
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Fort William to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
9h 36m
£29–95
Bus, train
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 Dumfriestrain
10h 6m
£67–131
Drive 285.3 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Dumfriescar 285.3 mi
5h 40m
£69–100
Bus
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 M10
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
10h 6m
£36–69
Bus, train via Fort William
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 train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
10h 53m
£67–98
Drive, train
1. Drive from Portree to Mallaigcar
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
11h 5m
£88–135

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Dumfries.

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Distance: 301 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Academy Street via Bus Station, Fort William, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 36m.

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