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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Portavadie is to train and bus and ferry which costs £25 - £65 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Portavadie is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Portavadie?

The distance between Whitehaven and Portavadie is 268 miles. The road distance is 217.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Portavadie without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 47m and costs £25 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Whitehaven to Portavadie, including transfers.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Portavadie?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Portavadie is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Whitehaven to Portavadie.

Where can I stay near Portavadie?

There are 208+ hotels available in Portavadie.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Whitehaven to Portavadie by train, car, bus, or ferry

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 Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
4. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadie
6h 22m
£50–147
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
8h 47m
£25–63
Drive 216.2 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Portavadie216.2 mi
4h 10m
£55–79
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
6h 53m
£33–133
Train, bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
8h 47m
£25–63

Whitehaven to Portavadie by train, bus, and ferry

38Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.7 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Whitehaven to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, then drive to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitehaven to Ferry Terminal via Carlisle, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 47m.

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