The average bus between Galashiels and Portree takes 12h 39m and the fastest bus takes 9h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Portree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Galashiels and Portree. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Portree at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Portree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Portree. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Portree station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Galashiels to Portree bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Portree bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Somerled Square station.
The distance between Galashiels and Portree is 288.2 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Somerled Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 16m.