How to get from Prestwick International Airport to Portavadie by bus, ferry and train?

From Prestwick International Airport to Portavadie by bus, ferry and train

To get from Prestwick International Airport to Portavadie in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines, one ferry line and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Prestwick Intl Airport station to Paisley Gilmour Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train, then the CM1 ferry and finally take the 478 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Ferry Terminal, Portavadie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 2 min.

362min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Bus - 478478
Walk to Portavadie
Leaves from Prestwick Intl Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prestwick International Airport
    Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paisley Gilmour Street
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    380 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Dunoon
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon
    ID 54724346
    150 m • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Portavadie
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Portavadie
    ID 54723695
    109 min
  • 12
    Walk to Portavadie
    Walk to
    Portavadie
    1 Rudha Mor Portavadie, Millhouse, Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute PA21 2DA, UK
    520 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Prestwick International Airport to Portavadie

The distance between Prestwick International Airport, Scotland and Portavadie, Scotland is approximately 141.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 362 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prestwick International Airport to Portavadie by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Prestwick International Airport

Prestwick International Airport is located at Prestwick Intl Airport, United Kingdom, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Prestwick Intl Airport.

Train stations close to Prestwick International Airport:

  • Prestwick Intl Airport
  • Prestwick
  • Newton-On-Ayr

Bus stations close to Prestwick International Airport:

  • Prestwick Airport, Prestwick
  • Prestwick Airport Stop 2, Prestwick
  • Prestwick Airport Stop 1, Prestwick

Public transport stations close to Portavadie, Scotland

Portavadie is located at 1 Rudha Mor Portavadie, Millhouse, Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute PA21 2DA, UK, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Ferry Terminal, Portavadie.

Bus stations close to Portavadie:

  • Ferry Terminal, Portavadie

Ferry stations close to Portavadie:

  • Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Portavadie

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Prestwick International Airport to Portavadie?

    The fastest way takes 362 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line CM1, Bus line 478.

  • Is there a direct train between Prestwick International Airport and Portavadie?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines, one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Prestwick International Airport to Portavadie?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick to Paisley Gilmour Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line, one ferry line and one bus line till Paisley Gilmour Street station near Portavadie in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Prestwick International Airport to Portavadie by train, ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick and Portavadie in Scotland by train, ferry and bus is about 6 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Prestwick International Airport to get to Portavadie?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Prestwick International Airport in Prestwick.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Prestwick International Airport and Portavadie?

    Get off the train at the Paisley Gilmour Street stop, which is closest to Portavadie in Scotland.