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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portree to Balmoral Castle by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train, drive

    best
    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 21m
    £202–272

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Balmoral Rd Endbus bus 201
    10h 47m
    £26–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portree Square to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Crathiebus bus
    9h 11m
    £30–44

  4. Drive  184.4 mi

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

  5. Bus, train via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Portree Square to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Balmoral Rd Endbus bus 201
    9h 39m
    £38–89

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Balmoral Rd Endbus bus 201
    9h 52m
    £48–113

Portree to Balmoral Castle by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Portree Square to Balmoral Castle via Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Airport, and Crathie in around 9h 11m.

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