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

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Portavadie by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    6h 17m
    £38–59

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie 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
    7h 18m
    £28–47

  3. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie 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
    7h 18m

  4. Drive 165.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Portavadiecar165.3 mi
    3h 26m
    £41–59

  5. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus585
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus478
    7h 38m
    £28–49

  6. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to AyrtrainStranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Drive from Largs to Portavadiecar
    5h 18m
    £50–71

Stranraer to Portavadie by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 Stranraer Port Rodie to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 18m.

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