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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardross 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 36m
    £19–47

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardross to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    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
    3h 27m
    £15–33

  3. Drive  60 mi

    1. Drive from Cardross to Dunooncar car 60 mi
    1h 24m
    £15–22

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pierbus bus 316
    2. Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3h 50m

Cardross to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardross to Dunoon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardross 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 Cardross to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 27m.

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