There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Portnalong by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
- Drive from Mallaig to Portnalongcar
8h 16m£95–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Portree Squarebus Ember
9h 46m£29–41Train, bus via Fort William
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus 915
9h 36m£66–113Drive 210.5 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Portnalongcar 210.5 mi
4h 23m£53–76Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
9h 58m£53–105Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
10h 34m£72–159
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Portnalong is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Portnalong is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Portnalong. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Stn and arriving at Hostel Road End via Inverness Union Street and Somerled Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Scotland and Portnalong is 302 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Portnalong without a car is to train and bus via Fort William which takes 9h 36m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Scotland to Portnalong, including transfers.
Scotland to Portnalong bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Scotland to Portnalong bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Portnalong is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Scotland to Portnalong.
There are 470+ hotels available in Portnalong.
What companies run services between Scotland and Portnalong, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Hostel Road End via Inverness Union Street and Somerled Square in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Somerled Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £20–40
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £21–45
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £21–45
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