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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Tain is to bus via Library which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Tain is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Portree and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Tain. However, there are services departing from Somerled Square and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Portree to Tain?

The distance between Portree and Tain is 120 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Tain without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Portree to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portree to Tain bus from?

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

Where does the Portree to Tain bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portree to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Tain is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Portree to Tain.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 271+ hotels available in Tain.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Portree to Tain by taxi, train, bus, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Portree to Kyle of Lochalsh
2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall
3. Take the train from Dingwall to Tain
4h 23m
£96–141
Bus via Library
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3917
5h
£27–40
Drive 123.1 mi
1. Drive from Portree to Tain123.1 mi
2h 33m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3917
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Asda Car ParkE6
5h 15m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3917
2. Take the train from Inverness to TainInverness - Wick / ...
5h 34m
£38–46

Portree to Tain by bus

98Weekly Buses

5hAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 119.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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