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

The cheapest way to get from Portavadie to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portavadie to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Portavadie and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Portavadie to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Barloan Toll via Ferry Terminal and Lochfyne Oyster Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Portavadie to Dumbarton?

The distance between Portavadie and Dumbarton is 75 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portavadie to Dumbarton without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Portavadie to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portavadie to Dumbarton bus from?

Portavadie to Dumbarton bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the Portavadie to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Portavadie to Dumbarton bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.

Can I drive from Portavadie to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Portavadie to Dumbarton is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Portavadie to Dumbarton.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1521+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Portavadie to Dumbarton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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

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 Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Central
3h 39m
£22–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochfyne Oyster Bar486
3. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Barloan Toll926 / ...
4h 43m
£15–23
Bus, ferry
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 ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh station316
4h 24m
Drive 69.8 mi
1. Drive from Portavadie to Dumbarton69.8 mi
1h 32m
£18–25

Portavadie to Dumbarton by bus, ferry, train, and foot

56Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 74.2 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Portavadie, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Barloan Toll via Ferry Terminal and Lochfyne Oyster Bar in around 4h 43m.

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