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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Portavadie is to train and fly and ferry and bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Portavadie is to train and fly and ferry and bus which takes 7h 6m and costs £55 - £180.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Portavadie?

The distance between Cheltenham and Portavadie is 399 miles. The road distance is 418.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Portavadie without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Birmingham which takes 9h 37m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Cheltenham to Portavadie, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Portavadie?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Portavadie is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Cheltenham to Portavadie.

Where can I stay near Portavadie?

There are 209+ hotels available in Portavadie.

Cheltenham to Portavadie - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cheltenham to Portavadie by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, ferry, bus via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
9h 37m
£74–250
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
7h 25m
£58–157
Drive 416.1 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Portavadie416.1 mi
7h 13m
£104–151
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
7h 6m
£59–179
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
5. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadie
9h 53m
£77–275
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
10h 44m
£195–588
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - 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
£66–188
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - 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 18m
£64–171
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
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 45m
£127–451
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
9h 25m
£99–341

Cheltenham to Portavadie by train, ferry, and bus

37Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.1 mi
Duration: 9h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Cheltenham to Portavadie in around 7h 13m.

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