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 30m.

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 16m and costs £14 - £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 30m.

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 30m and costs £11 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m 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 16m to drive from Dunoon to Balloch.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 912+ 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 Barbus 486
2. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 926 / ...
2h 30m
£12–17
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuirtrain
2h 43m
£21–50
Drive 57.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Ballochcar 57.3 mi
1h 16m
£14–21
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh stationbus 316
3h 32m
Ferry, bus, line 206 bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh stationbus 316
4. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Smith Crescentbus 206
4h 12m

Dunoon to Balloch by ferry and train

239Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest 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 30m

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 30m.

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