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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    4h 41m
    £25–47

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    5h 23m
    £23–42

  3. Drive 102.8 mi

    1. Drive from Falkirk to Portavadiecar102.8 mi
    2h 19m
    £26–37

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus StationbusX37
    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
    5h 59m

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss BaytrainGlasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
    2. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadiecar
    4h 10m
    £44–62

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Falkirk to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 23m.

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