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How to get fromMallaig to Portreeby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mallaig to Portree by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, line 152 bus, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Post Officebus bus 152 / ...
    3. Take the bus from New Broadford Hospital to Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    3h 43m
    £7–26

  2. Drive 146 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Portreecar car 146 mi
    2h 57m
    £36–52

  3. Ferry, line 52 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to New Broadford Hospitalbus bus 52
    3. Take the bus from New Broadford Hospital to Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    3h 43m
    £7–26

Mallaig to Portree by ferry and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Portree, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Portree. However, you can take the ferry to Armadale Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, take the line 152 bus to Post Office, walk to New Broadford Hospital, then take the bus to Somerled Square. Alternatively, you can drive from Mallaig to Portree in around 2h 57m.

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