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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Portavadie is to bus and ferry which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Portavadie is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Carlisle to Portavadie?

The distance between Carlisle and Portavadie is 229 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Portavadie without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £28 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Carlisle to Portavadie, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Portavadie?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Portavadie is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Carlisle to Portavadie.

Where can I stay near Portavadie?

There are 466+ hotels available in Portavadie.

Carlisle to Portavadie - 5 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Portavadie by train, car, ferry, or bus

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 Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadie
4h 49m
£44–123
Bus, ferry #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
6h 38m
£20–37
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
5h 20m
£28–109
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
6h 38m
£21–50
Drive 178.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Portavadie178.5 mi
3h 28m
£45–64

Carlisle to Portavadie by train, ferry, and bus

34Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, then drive to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Gourock, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 20m.

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