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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

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    1. Take the bus from Stena 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
    4h 20m
    £22–39

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 358 / ...
    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
    4h 51m
    £32–52

  3. Drive 150.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunooncar car 150.5 mi
    3h 4m
    £37–54

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    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
    4h 20m

  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 11m
    £36–55

  6. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 25m
    £22–41

Cairnryan to Dunoon by bus and ferry

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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 4h 51m.

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