How to get from Edinburgh to Portree
- 237 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 23 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 53m
direct
Bus
€41
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Portree: bus. The two cities are about 237 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 23 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
237 km
Edinburgh to Portree: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → PortreebusRegional connection·5h 53m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Edinburgh to Portree
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Portree works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Edinburgh to Portree, about 5h 53m. In total it's roughly €41 over 5h 53m, direct, no transfers.
Edinburgh to Portree: common questions
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Portree?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Portree from Edinburgh?
About 237 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Portree?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portree?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026