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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Portree is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £75.

How far is it from Thurso to Portree?

The distance between Thurso and Portree is 228 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Portree without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 3m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Thurso to Portree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Thurso to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Portree is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Thurso to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 418+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Portree by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Dingwalltrain
2. Take the train from Dingwall to Duirinishtrain
3. Take the taxi from Duirinish to Portreetaxi
7h 3m
£127–203
Drive 198.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thurso to Portreecar 198.3 mi
4h 15m
£49–71
Bus, drive via Dingwall
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Tescobus E6
2. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Post Officebus 704
3. Drive from Post Office to Portreecar
8h 11m
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Officebus 704
3. Drive from Post Office to Portreecar
9h 22m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Portree.

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Distance: 226.7 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Portree. However, you can take the train to Dingwall, take the train to Duirinish, then take the taxi to Portree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Portree via Tesco, Council Buildings, and Post Office in around 8h 11m.

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