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How to get fromDunoon to Ayrby ferry, train, bus, or car

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Dunoon to Ayr

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Dunoon to Ayr. The best route is Ferry, train, a distance of 56.86 km.

  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    2h 17m
    £25–55

  2. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Waterloo Lanebus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2h 52m
    £20–34

  3. Drive 105.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dunoon to Ayrcar car 105.8 mi
    2h 14m
    £26–38

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    3h 17m
    £20–34

Dunoon to Ayr by ferry and train

Calendar251Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Ayr. 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 Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Ayr Bus Station via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Waterloo Lane, and West Campbell Street in around 2h 52m.

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