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

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There are 2 ways to get from Balloch to Portavadie by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Line 206 bus, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh stationbus bus 206
    2. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 478
    6h 4m
    £19–46

  2. Drive  66.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balloch to Portavadiecar car 66.1 mi
    1h 29m
    £17–24

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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balloch to Portavadie. However, you can take the line 206 bus to Helensburgh station, take the bus to Kilcreggan Pier, walk to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry 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 Balloch to Portavadie in around 1h 29m.

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