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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portavadie is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £65 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Portavadie is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs £75 - £120.

How far is it from Chester to Portavadie?

The distance between Chester and Portavadie is 364 miles. The road distance is 319 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Portavadie without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 17m and costs £45 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Chester to Portavadie, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chester to Portavadie?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Portavadie is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Chester to Portavadie.

Where can I stay near Portavadie?

There are 208+ hotels available in Portavadie.

Chester to Portavadie - 9 ways to travel via train, car, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Portavadie by train, car, bus, ferry, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadie
7h 27m
£60–184
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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
7h 33m
£42–169
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cameron Court901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry TerminalWf1
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
9h 17m
£48–62
Drive 317.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Portavadie317.2 mi
5h 45m
£80–115
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
8h 13m
£87–207
Steam train, train, drive
1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Drive from Chapelhill Mount Terminus to Portavadie
11h 39m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
9h 4m
£91–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
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
8h 32m
£61–228
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
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
9h 26m
£68–237

Chester to Portavadie by bus and ferry

4Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 361.7 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, then drive to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Cameron Court, Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 9h 17m.

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