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How to get fromPortree to Balmoral Castleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Balmoral Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    3. Drive from Aviemore to Balmoral Castlecar car
    6h 18m
    £44–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Crathiebus bus
    9h 24m
    £41–70

  3. Taxi, train, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Portree to Kyle of Lochalshtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    4. Drive from Aviemore to Balmoral Castlecar car
    6h 22m
    £205–285

  4. Drive  184.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Balmoral Castlecar car 184.4 mi
    3h 52m
    £46–66

Portree to Balmoral Castle by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Portree, Scotland and Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Balmoral Castle via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Airport, and Crathie in around 9h 24m.

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