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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Portavadie by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    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
    5h 34m
    £45–109

  2. Bus, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    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
    7h 8m
    £29–52

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    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
    7h 8m
    £34–61

  4. Drive  178.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Portavadiecar car 178.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £44–64

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadiecar car
    4h 45m
    £57–119

Carlisle to Portavadie by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Portavadie. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, 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 Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 8m.

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