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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Portree is to bus via County Carpets which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 51m.

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 £30 - £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 Asda Car Park and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Tain to Portree?

The distance between Tain and Portree is 155 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 bus which takes 5h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 Ember, depart from Asda Car Park station.

Where does the Tain to Portree bus arrive?

Tain to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street 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 387+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Tain 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 Asda Car Park to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
5h 32m
Bus via County Carpets
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
5h 51m
£28–39
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Tain to Dingwall
2. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
5h 46m
£30–61
Drive 123.5 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Portree123.5 mi
2h 34m
£31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tain to InvernessWick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
5h 32m
£39–49

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Asda Car Park to Somerled Square via Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 32m.

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