How to get from Edinburgh to Portree by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Portree by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Portree in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, take the 917 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Somerled Square, Portree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 52 min.

472min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 917917
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 917917
    Wait for bus
    917
    Portree
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Somerled Square, Portree
    Ride to bus station
    Somerled Square, Portree
    ID 670086397A
    194 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Portree by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Portree in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Queensferry Street, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 917 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Somerled Square, Portree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 27 min.

507min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 917917
Leaves from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243375
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Queensferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    221 min
  • 6
    Bus - 917917
    Wait for bus
    917
    Portree
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Somerled Square, Portree
    Ride to bus station
    Somerled Square, Portree
    ID 670086397A
    194 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Portree

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portree, Scotland is approximately 300.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 472 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Portree by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Portree, Scotland

Portree is located at Portree, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Somerled Square, Portree.

Bus stations close to Portree:

  • Somerled Square, Portree
  • Martin Crescent, Portree
  • High School, Portree

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Portree by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Portree in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Queensferry Street, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 917 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Somerled Square, Portree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 27 min.

507min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 917917
Leaves from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243375
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Queensferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    221 min
  • 6
    Bus - 917917
    Wait for bus
    917
    Portree
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Somerled Square, Portree
    Ride to bus station
    Somerled Square, Portree
    ID 670086397A
    194 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portree?

    The fastest way takes 472 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 917.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Portree?

    The alternative route takes 507 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line M90, Bus line 917.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Portree in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Portree in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inverness station near Portree in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Portree in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Portree in Scotland by train and bus is about 7 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Portree in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Portree in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Portree in Scotland.

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