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

The cheapest way to get from Portavadie to Stranraer is to bus and ferry which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portavadie to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Portavadie to Stranraer?

The distance between Portavadie and Stranraer is 144 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portavadie to Stranraer without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 5h 54m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Portavadie to Stranraer, including transfers.

Can I drive from Portavadie to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Portavadie to Stranraer is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Portavadie to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 194+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Portavadie to Stranraer 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5h 54m
£38–66
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 Port Rodie923
6h 47m
£26–47
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from Portavadie to Stranraer165.7 mi
3h 26m
£42–60
Bus, ferry via Ayr
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 Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station585
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodie358 / ...
7h 44m
£26–49
Drive, train
1. Drive from Portavadie to Largs
2. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
5h 40m
£54–76

Portavadie to Stranraer by bus, ferry, and train

35Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Portavadie to Stranraer. 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 Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, then take the train to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Port Rodie via Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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