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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    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
    4h 43m
    £28–56

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Bus Stationbus bus 905
    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
    6h 30m
    £24–42

  3. Drive  102.7 mi

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

  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: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Portavadie. However, you can 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 Hill Street to Ferry Terminal via Manse Court, Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 30m.

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