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How to get fromPortpatrick to Isle of Cumbraeby bus, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Cumbrae by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Streetbus585
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    5h 48m
    £17–31
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    6h 32m
    £25–40
  3. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Streetbus585
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    5h 48m

Portpatrick to Isle of Cumbrae by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Port Rodie, take the bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Main Street, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Woodlands Street via Cross, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Largs, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 6h 32m.

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