There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Ardrossan by ferry, train, car, or bus
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
- Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain
2h 38m£19–41Drive 94.2 mi
- Drive from Dunoon to Ardrossancar 94.2 mi
2h 1m£24–35Drive, line 585 bus
- Drive from Dunoon to Manse Courtcar
- Take the bus from Manse Court to Hill Streetbus 585 / ...
2h 42m£29–41
Dunoon to Ardrossan by ferry and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Ardrossan is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Ardrossan is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £23 - £35.
The distance between Dunoon and Ardrossan is 47 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dunoon to Ardrossan without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 38m and costs £18 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Dunoon to Ardrossan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Ardrossan is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Dunoon to Ardrossan.
There are 709+ hotels available in Ardrossan.
What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Ardrossan. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Ardrossan Town. Alternatively, you can drive from Dunoon to Ardrossan in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Town
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Manse Court to Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
Ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–14
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £11–14
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