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

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There are 3 ways to get from Balloch to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain 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
    2h 35m
    £20–33
  2. Drive 57.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balloch to Dunooncar car 57.4 mi
    1h 16m
    £15–21
  3. Line 206 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh stationbus bus 206
    2. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pierbus bus 316
    3. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3h 39m

Balloch to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balloch to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Glasgow Central, 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 Balloch Bus Terminus to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Helensburgh station, Kilcreggan Pier, Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 39m.

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