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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Portreeby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Portree by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    8h
    £76–194

  2. Bus via Fort William

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road Endbus bus 915
    8h 10m
    £34–60

  3. Drive 235 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Portreecar car 235 mi
    4h 37m
    £58–83

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    8h 34m
    £51–102

  5. Train, bus via Fort William

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    9h 10m
    £67–119

  6. Train, bus via Glenelg

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    9h 27m
    £96–227

Edinburgh Waverley to Portree by foot and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley to Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End via George Street, Fort William, and Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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