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

The cheapest way to get from Portavadie to Livingston is to bus and ferry which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portavadie to Livingston is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £28 - £45.

How far is it from Portavadie to Livingston?

The distance between Portavadie and Livingston is 88 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portavadie to Livingston without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 4h 7m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Portavadie to Livingston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Portavadie to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Portavadie to Livingston is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Portavadie to Livingston.

Where can I stay near Livingston?

There are 2366+ hotels available in Livingston.

Portavadie to Livingston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Portavadie to Livingston 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 via Glasgow
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 Livingston North
4h 7m
£29–46
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 Glasgow to Livingston
4h 15m
£17–34
Drive 114.8 mi
1. Drive from Portavadie to Livingston114.8 mi
2h 28m
£29–42
Bus, ferry, train
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 Cathedral Street901
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Livingston North
4h 23m
£25–41
Bus, ferry via Fastlink
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 Fastlink902
4h 56m
£20–38
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 Queen Street Low Level to Livingston North
4h 34m
£47–61

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 87.9 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Portavadie to Livingston. 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, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Livingston North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Livingston via Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow in around 4h 15m.

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