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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Forfar is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Forfar is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Portree and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Somerled Square and arriving at The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Perth Broxden Park And Ride and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Portree to Forfar?

The distance between Portree and Forfar is 270 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Portree to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portree to Forfar bus from?

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

Where does the Portree to Forfar bus arrive?

Portree to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Portree to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Forfar is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Portree to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 473+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Portree to Forfar by bus, taxi, 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 Station Stance 3917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and RideUk093 / ...
7h 38m
£35–59
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Portree to Kyle of Lochalsh
2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
8h 20m
£101–175
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Forfar207.5 mi
4h 5m
£52–75
Bus via Hebrides Drive
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to King Street917
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Hebrides DriveM9 / ...
8h 1m
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3917
2. Take the train from Inverness to PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
8h 7m
£38–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3917
2. Take the train from Inverness to ArbroathInverness - Edinburgh
8h 24m
£61–120

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 267.9 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to The Cross via Bus Station Stance 3, Perth Broxden Park And Ride, and Seagate Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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