What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Portavadie?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Portavadie is to bus and ferry via Greenock which costs £21 - £50 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Portavadie?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Portavadie is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Portavadie?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Portavadie is 224 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Portavadie without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Portavadie without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Saint Andrews to Portavadie?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Saint Andrews to Portavadie, including transfers.

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Portavadie?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Portavadie is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Saint Andrews to Portavadie.

Where can I stay near Portavadie?

There are 207+ hotels available in Portavadie.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Portavadie by train, car, ferry, or bus

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 Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadie
6h 44m
£54–179
Bus, ferry via Greenock
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate 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
7h 21m
£21–46
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
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 52m
£35–91
Drive 146.3 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Portavadie146.3 mi
3h 14m
£37–53
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cupar to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street 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
7h 48m
£31–66
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Terminal Building
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel926
3. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry TerminalCm2
9h 7m
£28–55

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 222.5 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Saint Andrews to Portavadie. However, you can take the line 99 bus to Railway Station, walk to Leuchars, take the train to Dundee, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk 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 Railway Station, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Gourock, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 52m.

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