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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Portree is to bus via Carlisle which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Portree is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Portree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Portree. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Somerled Square via Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Portree?

The distance between Cumbria and Portree is 350 miles. The road distance is 333.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Portree without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 28m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Cumbria to Portree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Portree bus from?

Cumbria to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where does the Cumbria to Portree bus arrive?

Cumbria to Portree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Portree?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Portree is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Cumbria to Portree.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 491+ hotels available in Portree.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Portree by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
10h 28m
£84–164
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
12h 31m
£55–102
Train, bus via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Somerled Squarebus 915
11h 14m
£92–203
Drive 331.1 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Portreecar 331.1 mi
6h 23m
£82–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
12h 33m
£64–136

Cumbria to Portree by bus and train

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10h 28mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Somerled Square via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 31m.

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