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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Cardross by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train, line 757 bus

    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 bus from New Sneddon Street to French Streetbus bus 757
    3h 12m
    £19–37

  2. Drive  59.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dunoon to Cardrosscar car 59.9 mi
    1h 23m
    £15–22

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh stationbus bus 316
    3h 55m

Dunoon to Cardross by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Cardross. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to French Street, walk to Dalmuir, then take the train to Cardross. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Smithy Road via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan Pier, and Helensburgh station in around 3h 55m.

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