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

By bus and train

To get from Portree to Alford in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 917 bus from Somerled Square, Portree station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X20 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Kingsford Road, Alford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 52 min.

532min
Bus - 917917
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Alford
Leaves from Somerled Square, Portree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portree
  • 2
    Bus - 917917
    Wait for bus
    917
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    195 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    131 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070071
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Alford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsford Road, Alford
    ID 630032042
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alford
    Walk to
    Alford
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portree to Alford

The distance between Portree, Scotland and Alford, Scotland is approximately 248.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 532 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portree to Alford 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 Portree

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
  • Scorrybreck Road, Portree

Public transport stations close to Alford, Scotland

Alford is located at Alford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kingsford Road, Alford.

Bus stations close to Alford:

  • Kingsford Road, Alford
  • Bank Brae, Alford
  • Stewart Road, Alford

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 532 minutes, using Bus line 917, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portree and Alford in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portree to Alford in Scotland?

    The 917 bus line goes from Inverness station near Portree to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station near Alford in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Portree and Alford in Scotland by bus and train is about 8 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portree to get to Alford in Scotland?

    Get on the 917 bus from the Inverness stop near Portree in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portree and Alford in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness stop, which is closest to Alford in Scotland.

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