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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Portree is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Portree is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Portree. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Somerled Square via County Carpets and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Tain to Portree?

The distance between Tain and Portree is 160 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Tain to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Portree bus from?

Tain to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Tain to Portree bus arrive?

Tain to Portree bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Somerled Square station.

Can I drive from Tain to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Portree is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Tain to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 208+ hotels available in Portree.

Tain to Portree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tain 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 Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
5h 37m
£39–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
5h 56m
£28–39
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Tain to Dingwalltrain
2. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917 / ...
5h 51m
£30–73
Drive 123.5 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Portreecar 123.5 mi
2h 34m
£30–43

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 159 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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