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How to get fromDumfries to Portavadieby train, car, bus or ferry

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

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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
    5h 21m
    £58–70

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusX74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    6h 52m
    £24–43

  3. Drive 158.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Portavadiecar158.3 mi
    3h 15m
    £40–58

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    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
    5h 52m
    £41–56

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries 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 bus from Academy Street to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 52m.

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