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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Portavadie by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    4h 33m
    £26–41

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from West Campbell 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
    4h 38m
    £19–22

  3. Drive 101.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Portavadiecar101.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £26–37

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadiecar
    4h 27m
    £44–56

Kilmarnock to Portavadie by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Portavadie. However, you can take the train 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 bus from Church Street to Ferry Terminal via Blythswood Street, West Campbell Street, Cameron Court, Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 38m.

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