What is the cheapest way to get from Balloch to Dunoon?

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Dunoon is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balloch to Dunoon?

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Dunoon is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.

How far is it from Balloch to Dunoon?

The distance between Balloch and Dunoon is 50 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.

How do I travel from Balloch to Dunoon without a car?

The best way to get from Balloch to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 51m and costs £19 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Balloch to Dunoon?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Balloch to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Balloch to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Dunoon is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Balloch to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 704+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Balloch to Dunoon - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2h 51m
£20–33
Drive 57.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balloch to Dunooncar 57.4 mi
1h 16m
£15–21
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
3h 32m
£16–28
Line 206 bus, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh stationbus 206
2. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pierbus 316
3. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 20m

Balloch to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

162Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balloch to Dunoon.

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Distance: 50 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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 train from Balloch to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Cathedral Street, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 32m.

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