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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Portavadieby train, car, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Portavadie by train, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadiecar
    6h 54m
    £58–70

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    7h 25m
    £41–56

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centrebus501
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus StationbusX74
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    8h 26m

  4. Drive 164 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Portavadiecar164 mi
    3h 22m
    £41–60

Castle Douglas to Portavadie by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Portavadie. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, then drive to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Ferry Terminal via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Gourock, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 25m.

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