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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Portree is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Portree. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Scotland to Portree?

The distance between Scotland and Portree is 285 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Portree without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Scotland to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Portree bus from?

Scotland to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to Portree bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Portree is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Scotland to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 433+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Portree 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
8h
£28–52
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
8h 15m
£26–42
Train, bus via Fort William
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
8h 8m
£58–93
Drive 208.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Portreecar 208.9 mi
4h 21m
£50–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
8h 52m
£33–87

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Portree.

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Distance: 283.3 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Square via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h.

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