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Ballater to Portree

Updated: March 13, 2024 07:45 PM

Ballater to Portree

Language

The official language spoken in Ballater and Portree is English.

Currency

The official currency used in Ballater and Portree is the British pound sterling (£).

Distance

The distance between Ballater and Portree is approximately 140 miles (225 kilometers).

How to Reach

There are several ways to travel from Ballater to Portree:

  • By car: The journey by car takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
  • By train: You can take a train from Ballater to Inverness, and then change trains to Portree. The total journey time is around 6 hours.
  • By bus: There is a bus service that runs from Ballater to Portree. The journey time is around 7 hours.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Ballater to Portree will vary depending on the mode of transport you choose and the time of year you travel.

  • By car: The cost of petrol will vary depending on the fuel efficiency of your car and the price of petrol at the time of travel. You may also need to pay for parking.
  • By train: The cost of a train ticket will vary depending on the time of year you travel and the type of ticket you purchase.
  • By bus: The cost of a bus ticket will vary depending on the time of year you travel and the type of ticket you purchase.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Ballater and Portree is during the summer months (June to August), when the weather is at its best.

What to Eat

There are a number of great places to eat in Ballater and Portree. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Ballater: The Ballater Golf Club Restaurant, The Auld Brig Inn, The Old Mill Inn
  • Portree: The Portree Hotel, The Royal Hotel, The Seaforth Lodge

Where to Go

There are a number of great places to visit in Ballater and Portree. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Ballater: Balmoral Castle, Loch Muick, The Cairngorms National Park
  • Portree: The Old Man of Storr, The Quiraing, The Isle of Skye

FAQ

  1. How long does it take to get from Ballater to Portree?
  2. The journey takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes by car, 6 hours by train, and 7 hours by bus.

  3. How much does it cost to get from Ballater to Portree?
  4. The cost will vary depending on the mode of transport you choose and the time of year you travel.

  5. What is the best time to visit Ballater and Portree?
  6. The best time to visit is during the summer months (June to August), when the weather is at its best.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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