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How to get fromArdrossan to Portavadieby bus, ferry or car

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

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  1. Line 901 bus, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Cameron Courtbus901
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry TerminalferryWf1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    3h 32m
    £21–23

  2. Line 585 bus, line 901 bus, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Roadbus585
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Kempock Placebus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    4h 16m
    £15–30

  3. Drive 102.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Portavadiecar102.7 mi
    2h 12m
    £26–38

  4. Line 585 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Main Streetbus585
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry TerminalferryWf1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    3h 58m
    £18–21

  5. Drive via Largs 102.2 mi

    1. Drive from Largs to Portavadiecar102.2 mi
    2h 28m
    £31–46

Ardrossan to Portavadie by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Largs, walk to Crawford Street, take the line 901 bus to Cameron Court, walk to Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Ardrossan to Portavadie in around 2h 12m.

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