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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Stranraer is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Portree and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Somerled Square and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Portree to Stranraer?

The distance between Portree and Stranraer is 302 miles. The road distance is 293.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Portree to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portree to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where does the Portree to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portree to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Stranraer is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Portree to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 142+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Stranraer 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 Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
10h 57m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Crossbus 358 / ...
11h 42m
£37–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Spean Crescentbus 915
2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 9m
£104–192
Drive 291.5 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Stranraercar 291.5 mi
5h 54m
£72–103

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Stranraer.

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Distance: 299.8 mi
Duration: 10h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 57m.

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