The average bus between Balloch and Dunoon takes 4h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balloch to Dunoon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Balloch and Dunoon. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Dunoon at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 39m • 1 change
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13h 44m • 1 change

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2h 42m • 1 change

2h 39m • 1 change
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13h 44m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Dunoon. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Dunoon station via Lochfyne Oyster Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Balloch to Dunoon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Dunoon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Balloch and Dunoon is 22.4 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Ferry Terminal via Lochfyne Oyster Bar in around 2h 39m.