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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

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    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 13m
    £11–23

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 37m
    £40–76

  3. Drive  150.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunooncar car 150.5 mi
    3h 5m
    £38–55

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 28m
    £23–48

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 42m
    £47–92

  6. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 35m
    £35–55

Cairnryan to Dunoon by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Dunoon. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Gourock Rail Station, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Henrietta Street, Rail Station, Girvan, Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 5h 37m.

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