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How to get fromArdrossan to Portavadieby bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Line 585 bus, ferry, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    5h 28m
    £24–42

  2. Drive  102.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Portavadiecar car 102.7 mi
    2h 13m
    £26–38

  3. Drive via Largs  102.2 mi

    1. Drive from Largs to Portavadiecar car 102.2 mi
    2h 28m
    £29–47

  4. Line 585 bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Main Streetbus bus 585 / ...
    2. Drive from Main Street to Portavadiecar car
    2h 55m
    £31–47

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  • Distance: 118.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Portavadie. However, you can take the line 585 bus to Burnlea Road, walk to Crawford Street, take the line 901 bus to Kempock Place, 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 drive from Ardrossan to Portavadie in around 2h 13m.

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