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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Portree is to train and bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.

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 £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Portree. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Thurso to Portree?

The distance between Thurso and Portree is 248 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 bus via Inverness which takes 7h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Thurso to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Portree bus from?

Thurso to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Thurso to Portree bus arrive?

Thurso to Portree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

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 386+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Thurso 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 via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
7h 36m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to InvernessWick - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
8h 8m
£36–55
Drive 198.3 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Portree198.3 mi
4h 15m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square917
7h 48m
£47–62
Train, bus via Glenelg
1. Take the train from Thurso to Dingwall
2. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh
3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
8h 22m
£55–114

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Somerled Square via Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 36m.

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