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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Portavadie is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Portavadie is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Dunbar to Portavadie?

The distance between Dunbar and Portavadie is 204 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Portavadie without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 6h 4m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Dunbar to Portavadie, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Portavadie?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Portavadie is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Dunbar to Portavadie.

Where can I stay near Portavadie?

There are 466+ hotels available in Portavadie.

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

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

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 Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
4. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadie
5h 9m
£56–132
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to St Andrew's HouseX7
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgow
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
8h 20m
£22–39
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
6h 4m
£36–113
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Portavadie157.1 mi
3h 10m
£39–57
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick PlaceX7
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
7h 24m
£27–47

Dunbar to Portavadie by train, bus, and ferry

34Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.5 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunbar to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, then drive to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunbar to Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 4m.

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