How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Portree

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Edinburgh Portree

How to Get from Edinburgh to Portree

Plane

1 h 2 min

Select a Ticket

Car

4 h 29 min

from $20

Rideshare

4 h 29 min

from $14.30

Cheapest

By car (376 km)

4 h 29 min

376 km.

from $20

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

4 h 29 min

376 km.

from $14.30

Train, Bus

10 h 13 min

252 km.

from $214.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$26.58–$36.71

Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

3h 48m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled

Ave. Duration:

3h 11m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$36.71–$51.90

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

3h 58m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$50.63–$69.62

Bus from Bus Station to Somerled

Ave. Duration:

3h 4m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$35.44–$50.63

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled

Ave. Duration:

6h 25m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$94.93

Bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$13.92–$20.25

Bus from Harbour Slipway to Road

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$13.04–$19.57

Bus from Bus Station to Road

Ave. Duration:

3h 37m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$32.61–$45.65

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:

01698 653164

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

parksofhamilton.co.uk/

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

4h 18m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Train operators

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

3h 32m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

3h 44m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$69.62–$151.89

Train from Inverness to Kyle

Ave. Duration:

2h 39m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$27.85–$60.76

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:

+44 141 555 0888

Website:

sleeper.scot/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort

Ave. Duration:

5h 5m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$88.60–$120.25

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portree is to bus via Inverness which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portree is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Portree. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portree?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portree is 483 km. The road distance is 377.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $86.96 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portree bus from?

Edinburgh to Portree bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Portree?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portree is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 59m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 . There are no good options to train or bus between Edinburgh to Portree.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portree bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portree bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Inverness Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portree is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 388+ hotels available in Portree. Prices start at $54.66 per night.

The Storr

The Storr (Scottish Gaelic: An Stòr) is a mountain on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The hill presents a steep rocky eastern face overlooking the Sound of Raasay, contrasting with gentler grassy slopes to the west.

Fairy Pools

57°15′00″N 6°15′23″W / 57°N 6°W / 57; -6 The Fairy Pools (Scottish Gaelic: Glumagan nan Sithichean) are a series of natural pools and waterfalls in Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. They are in Coire na Creiche ("corrie of the spoils"), on the Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh ("burn of the corrie of the wolf/dog"), at the foot of the Cuillin mountains. The pools are a vivid aqua blue and are a popular place for wild swimmers who brave the frigid waters.

Raasay

Raasay (/ˈrɑːseɪ/; Scottish Gaelic: Ratharsair), sometimes the Isle of Raasay, is an island between the Isle of Skye and the mainland of Scotland. It is separated from Skye by the Sound of Raasay and from Applecross by the Inner Sound. It is famous for being the birthplace of Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean, an important figure in the Scottish Renaissance.

Four ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Portree

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Park's of Hamilton

Train operators

LNER

ScotRail

Caledonian Sleeper

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portree?

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portree?

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portree bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Portree?

Where does the Edinburgh to Portree bus arrive?

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portree?

Where can I stay near Portree?