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How to get fromCairnryan to Portavadieby bus, ferry, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cameron Courtbus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry TerminalferryWf1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    6h 27m
    £29–36

  2. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Ayr Bus Stationbus58 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus585
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    7h 59m
    £25–47

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    7h 15m
    £43–61

  4. Drive 159.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Portavadiecar159.2 mi
    3h 16m
    £40–58

  5. Bus, ferry via Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    6h 28m

  6. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to AyrtrainStranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Drive from Largs to Portavadiecar
    6h 40m
    £49–76

Cairnryan to Portavadie by bus and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Portavadie. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the 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 take a bus from Old Pier to Ferry Terminal via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, Gourock, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 15m.

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