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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portree is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Portree is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Portree. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Preston to Portree?

The distance between Preston and Portree is 413 miles. The road distance is 394 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 12m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Preston to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portree bus from?

Preston to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Portree bus arrive?

Preston to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Portree is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Preston to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 413+ hotels available in Portree.

Preston to Portree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Portree by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
10h 12m
£46–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
11h 31m
£42–76
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
11h 15m
£64–203
Drive 391.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Portree391.8 mi
7h 17m
£99–142
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
8h 49m
£117–288
Bus via Coach Stn
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square915
11h 56m
£46–90
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 51m
£105–233
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
11h 46m
£69–217
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
11h 56m
£123–282

Preston to Portree by train and bus

14Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 411 mi
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 31m.

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