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

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to AyrtrainStranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Drive from Largs to Portavadiecar
    6h 41m
    £52–83

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    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 53m
    £27–46

  3. Drive 159.2 mi

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

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    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 53m

  5. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus585
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    7h 59m
    £27–48

Cairnryan to Portavadie by bus and ferry

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest 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 line 358 bus to Port Rodie, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Kilwinning, take the train to Largs, then drive to Portavadie. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairnryan to Portavadie in around 3h 16m.

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