What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Portavadie?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Portavadie is to fly and bus and train and ferry which costs £50 - £170 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Portavadie?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Portavadie is to fly and ferry and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs £50 - £170.

How far is it from Cambridge to Portavadie?

The distance between Cambridge and Portavadie is 492 miles. The road distance is 438.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Portavadie without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Portavadie without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Portavadie?

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Cambridge to Portavadie, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Portavadie?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Portavadie is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Cambridge to Portavadie.

Where can I stay near Portavadie?

There are 207+ hotels available in Portavadie.

Cambridge to Portavadie - 11 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cambridge to Portavadie by train, car, bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardross
4. Drive from Cardross to Portavadie
8h 52m
£116–187
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
7h 17m
£54–161
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicester
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Drive from Western Crescent to Portavadie
16h 36m
£85–179
Drive 435.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Portavadie435.7 mi
7h 41m
£109–158
Train, drive via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
5. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadie
9h 43m
£133–243
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Gourock Rail Station901
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
6. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
10h 38m
£112–224
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
8h 5m
£60–170
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
8h 10m
£54–170
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Cross
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
8h 17m
£122–405
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
8h 58m
£63–199
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
8h 54m
£115–333

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 489.5 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Peterborough, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Cardross, then drive to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Portavadie via Leicester, Rail Station, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Western Crescent in around 16h 36m.

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