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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Portree is to bus via Ayr which costs £60 - £120 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Portree is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Portree. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Somerled Square via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Portree?

The distance between Cairnryan and Portree is 302 miles. The road distance is 286.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Portree without a car is to Bus which takes 10h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Cairnryan to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Portree bus from?

Cairnryan to Portree bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Portree bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Portree bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Portree is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Cairnryan to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 489+ hotels available in Portree.

Cairnryan to Portree - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Portree by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
10h 5m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 8m
£62–115
Drive 285.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Portreecar 285.1 mi
5h 44m
£71–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Somerled Squarebus 915
10h 55m

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Distance: 300.4 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Somerled Square via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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