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How to get fromStranraer to Portreeby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Portree by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    10h 30m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    10h 30m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    11h 45m
    £109–250

  4. Drive 291.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Portreecar car 291.2 mi
    5h 53m
    £72–103

  5. Train, bus via Fort William

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    11h 51m
    £82–139

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Somerled Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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