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How to get fromPortpatrick to Isle of Cumbraeby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Isle of Cumbrae by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Line 367 bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Beach to Crossbus bus 367
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Kilwinningtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kilwinning to Largstrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    5h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    5h 53m
    £23–42

  3. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    5h 53m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    6h 36m
    £63–121

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Kilwinning, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Woodlands Street via Cross, Port Rodie, Ayr Bus Station, Main Street, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 5h 53m.

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