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

The cheapest way to get from Rothes to Portree is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothes to Portree is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rothes and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Rothes to Portree. However, there are services departing from Kirk Place and arriving at Somerled Square via Railway Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Rothes to Portree?

The distance between Rothes and Portree is 163 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rothes to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Rothes to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rothes to Portree bus from?

Rothes to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Railway Station.

Where does the Rothes to Portree bus arrive?

Rothes to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Rothes to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothes to Portree is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Rothes to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 413+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rothes to Portree by 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to InvernessAberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
6h 1m
£39–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
6h 19m
£32–43
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
7h 28m
£48–70
Drive 158.1 mi
1. Drive from Rothes to Portree158.1 mi
3h 17m
£40–58
Bus via Duff Avenue
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
6h 5m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Kirk Place to Somerled Square via Duff Avenue, Railway Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 5m.

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