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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Tarbert is to bus and fly and train which costs €120 - €280 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Tarbert is to drive and car ferry which takes 13h 2m and costs €180 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Portree and Tarbert?

No, there is no direct bus from Portree to Tarbert. However, there are services departing from Somerled Square and arriving at Tarbert via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre, Burgh Quay and Newcastle West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.

How far is it from Portree to Tarbert?

The distance between Portree and Tarbert is 1021 km.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Tarbert without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 23h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 23h 2m to get from Portree to Tarbert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portree to Tarbert bus from?

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

Where does the Portree to Tarbert bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Tarbert?

There are 144+ hotels available in Tarbert.

Portree to Tarbert - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Portree to Tarbert by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or train

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

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Newcastle Westbus 300
5. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Tarbertbus 595
23h 2m
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tarbertbus
16h 13m
€122–388
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portree to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Tarbertcar
13h 2m
€181–489
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tarbertbus
15h 23m
€128–278
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
16h 36m
€127–295
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tarbertbus
15h 30m
€156–321
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane INV - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tarbertbus
15h 19m
€138–366
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tarbertbus
17h 7m
€161–291
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
5. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
6. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tarbertbus
17h 30m
€136–416

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Portree to Tarbert.

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Distance: 1,020.6 km
Duration: 23h 2m

What companies run services between Portree, Scotland and Tarbert, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portree to Tarbert. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Europa Bus Centre, take the bus to The Gresham Hotel, walk to Burgh Quay, take the bus to Newcastle West, then take the bus to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portree to Tarbert via Cairnryan and Larne in around 13h 2m.

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