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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Portavadieby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Portavadie by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, line 448 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 448
    3. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm2
    3h 34m
    £40–71

  2. Line 324 bus, ferry, line 448 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heritage Museum to Lochranza Pierbus bus 324
    2. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus bus 448
    4. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm2
    4h 54m
    £18–46

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    2. Drive from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Portavadiecar car
    2h 59m
    £29–54

  4. Ferry, drive via Heritage Museum

    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    2. Drive from Claonaig Ferry Terminal to Portavadiecar car
    4h 19m
    £37–65

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 35.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Portavadie, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Portavadie. However, you can take the taxi to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Claonaig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Tarbert, then take the ferry to Portavadie Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Portavadie Ferry Terminal via Heritage Museum, Lochranza Pier, Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, Claonaig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Tarbert in around 4h 54m.

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