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

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There are 5 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
    5h 1m
    £26–42

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queen St 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 25m
    £17–33

  3. Drive 101.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Portavadiecar101.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £25–37

  4. Line 11 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to South beach Roadbus11
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    6h 7m
    £19–37

  5. 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 29m
    £42–57

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 Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Bath Street, Queen St, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 25m.

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