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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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
    4h 57m
    £32–66

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    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 12m
    £25–45

  3. Drive  101.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Portavadiecar car 101.6 mi
    2h 14m
    £25–37

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Portavadiecar car
    4h 23m
    £45–76

Kilmarnock to Portavadie by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Waterloo Lane, West Campbell Street, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 12m.

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