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

The cheapest way to get from Portavadie to Cardiff is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £70 and takes 14h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portavadie to Cardiff is to bus and ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs £50 - £170.

How far is it from Portavadie to Cardiff?

The distance between Portavadie and Cardiff is 441 miles. The road distance is 456.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portavadie to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 3m and costs £70 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Portavadie to Cardiff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Portavadie to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Portavadie to Cardiff is 457 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Portavadie to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1504+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Portavadie to Cardiff by bus, ferry, train, 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.

Bus, ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
3. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
10h 3m
£74–301
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
3. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Station901
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
14h 12m
£39–66
Drive 454.3 mi
1. Drive from Portavadie to Cardiff454.3 mi
8h 44m
£114–165
Bus, ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 46m
£50–161
Drive, train
1. Drive from Portavadie to Wemyss Bay
2. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
10h 31m
£92–316
Bus, ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
6. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 59m
£59–170
Bus, ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
8h 7m
£94–252
Bus, ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 11m
£70–227
Bus, ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 53m
£127–422
Bus, ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington Station
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 39m
£90–292

Portavadie to Cardiff by bus, ferry, and train

39Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438 mi
Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Portavadie, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Portavadie to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Kingsway GD via Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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