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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Elgin is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Portree to Elgin?

The distance between Portree and Elgin is 151 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Elgin without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 49m and costs £120 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Portree to Elgin, including transfers.

Can I drive from Portree to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Elgin is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portree to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 385+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Portree to Elgin by taxi, train, car, or bus

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

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Portree to Duirinishtaxi
2. Take the train from Duirinish to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain
4h 49m
£120–166
Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portree to Elgincar 148.4 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Drive, bus via Inverness
1. Drive from Portree to Post Officecar
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 6bus 704
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie Placebus E7
6h 18m
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Portree to Post Officecar
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 6bus 704
3. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain
6h 24m
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Portree to Post Officecar
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 6bus 704
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
6h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Elgin.

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Distance: 149.8 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Duirinish, take the train to Inverness, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portree to Braelossie Place via Post Office, Bus Station Stance 6, and Union Street in around 6h 18m.

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