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How to get fromAyr to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2h 10m
    £15–34
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Renfield Street to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2h 58m
    £14–28
  3. Drive 105.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Dunooncar car 105.8 mi
    2h 14m
    £26–38
  4. Bus, line 901 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Kempock Placebus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3h 9m
    £14–28

Ayr to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Waterloo Lane, Renfield Street, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 2h 58m.

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