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How to get fromElgin to Portreeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    5h
    £35–68

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Portree Squarebus bus Ember
    5h 20m
    £19–28

  3. Train, bus via Glenelg

    1. Take the train from Elgin 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 / ...
    6h 27m
    £50–86

  4. Drive  148.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Portreecar car 148.6 mi
    3h 6m
    £37–53

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    5h 37m
    £23–47

Elgin to Portree by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Elgin station to Portree Square via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 20m.

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