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How to get fromCardiff to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    8h 54m
    £137–233

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 24m
    £57–158

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    14h 23m
    £58–97

  4. Drive  445 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunooncar car 445 mi
    8h 36m
    £112–162

  5. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    9h 47m
    £133–229

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain 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
    10h 51m
    £227–347

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane CWL - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 23m
    £86–189

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 35m
    £73–210

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 6m
    £87–188

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 24m
    £147–474

Cardiff to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train 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 Cardiff - North Road to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 14h 23m.

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