The average bus between South Shields and Portree takes 18h 46m and the fastest bus takes 17h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields 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 twice daily between South Shields and Portree. The earliest departure is at 1:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Shields is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Portree at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 18h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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 South Shields to Portree. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Portree station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
South Shields to Portree bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
South Shields to Portree bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Somerled Square station.
The distance between South Shields and Portree is 398.4 km. The road distance is 628 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Somerled Square via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 12h 34m.