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How to get to Portree from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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How to Travel from Glasgow to Portree
Flights, buses and trains cover the 130 mile journey between Glasgow and Portree, with transport options departing throughout the day. In Glasgow, visitors can visit the Glasgow Cathedral and tour the nearby Lochs, and after arriving in Portree, explore the beautiful harbour and natural landscapes.
Train: The train journey from Glasgow to Portree consists of a train to Fort William or Mallaig then a bus or ferry transfer, which takes around 8 hours in total. The main train provider is ScotRail and leaves from Glasgow Central Train Station, which is easily accessed by public bus. Trains leave every day of the week, every 2-3 hours between 6:00 a.m and 9:00 p.m and the journey ends at the ferry dock in Portree.
Bus: A bus journey from Glasgow to Portree takes around 7 hours, with buses leaving Glasgow 5 times a day throughout the week starting at 6:50 am. The main bus provider is National Express, which leaves Glasgow from Buchannan bus station, located in central Glasgow and is easily accessed by public transport. The bus to Portree arrives at the Portree bus terminal, walking distance to most things on the isle.
Flight: There are no direct flights to Portree and Inverness is the closest local airport. It is possible to get a flight from Glasgow to Inverness which takes around 3 hours and then hire a car or take a bus to Portree (a further 3 hours).
Travelling from Glasgow to Portree: Travel Tips
- What is the cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Portree? The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Portree is by bus.
- What is the fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Portree? The fastest way to travel to Portree from Glasgow is by bus, as there are no transfers or airport waiting times.
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- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Portree as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Duirinish station (DRN).
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Benbecula Airport.
- Travel with Azul to go to Portree by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus to go to Portree by coach.
- 1 direct flights per day with Azul.
- 3 direct coaches per day with Scottish Citylink.
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