What is the cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Balloch?

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Balloch is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Balloch?

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Dunoon and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunoon to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Cowal Cafe and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Lochfyne Oyster Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Dunoon to Balloch?

The distance between Dunoon and Balloch is 62 miles. The road distance is 57.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dunoon to Balloch without a car?

The best way to get from Dunoon to Balloch without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs £11 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Dunoon to Balloch?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Dunoon to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunoon to Balloch bus from?

Dunoon to Balloch bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Cowal Cafe station.

Where does the Dunoon to Balloch bus arrive?

Dunoon to Balloch bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Lochfyne Oyster Bar station.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Balloch is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Dunoon to Balloch.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 826+ hotels available in Balloch.

Dunoon to Balloch - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunoon to Balloch by bus, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Lochfyne Oyster Bar486
2. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Lower Stoneymollan Road926 / ...
2h 24m
£12–17
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Balloch
2h 49m
£18–33
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Cathedral Street901
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Balloch
3h 11m
£14–28
Drive 57.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Balloch57.3 mi
1h 15m
£14–21
Ferry, line 316 bus, line 206 bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh station316
4. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Smith Crescent206
4h 12m

Dunoon to Balloch by bus

7Weekly Buses

2h 24mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Balloch.

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Distance: 61.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cowal Cafe to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Lochfyne Oyster Bar in around 2h 24m.

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