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4.6Travel Information to Portree from Glasgow
 Distance | 129 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | £45 - £116 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £45 • 6 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • £116 • 55 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or Azul |
Take a coach or flight to travel 129 miles to Portree from Glasgow. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Megabus or Azul among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or flight from Glasgow to Portree.
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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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Travel to Portree easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Portree.
There are 2 options to travel from Glasgow to Portree including taking a coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Portree from Glasgow is by taking a coach, which costs on average £45.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Portree:
A coach is £72 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £116 from Glasgow to Portree.
The fastest way to get to Portree from Glasgow is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Portree take longer:
Getting to Portree by coach takes 6 h 25 min on average.
The Glasgow to Portree distance is approximately 129 miles.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Portree is:
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Portree as scheduled services by coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Glasgow to Portree:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Portree:
- You can travel by coach to Portree from Glasgow with Megabus, Scottish Citylink or FlixBus, and you can find Megabus Glasgow to Portree tickets for £45 on Omio.
- You can travel by plane between Glasgow and Portree with Azul, and you can find Azul Glasgow to Portree tickets for £116 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Portree with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Scottish Citylink with 3 direct coaches per day.
- 2 direct flights per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Portree as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Portree from Glasgow.
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