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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portavadie is to bus and ferry which costs £23 - £75 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Portavadie is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Preston to Portavadie?

The distance between Preston and Portavadie is 319 miles. The road distance is 267.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Portavadie without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 38m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Preston to Portavadie, including transfers.

Can I drive from Preston to Portavadie?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Portavadie is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Preston to Portavadie.

Where can I stay near Portavadie?

There are 466+ hotels available in Portavadie.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Portavadie by train, car, bus, ferry, 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.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadie
5h 57m
£49–150
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
8h 38m
£23–73
Drive 265.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Portavadie265.8 mi
4h 51m
£66–96
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
9h 25m
£84–189
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
6h 28m
£33–136
Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal
9h 7m
£98–216

Preston to Portavadie by bus and ferry

34Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, then drive to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 38m.

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