There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Cardross by ferry, train, bus, or car
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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 Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Hyndland to Cardrosstrain
2h 29m£21–48Drive 59.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunoon to Cardrosscar 59.9 mi
1h 23m£15–22Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
- Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh stationbus 316
2h 49m
Dunoon to Cardross by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Cardross is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Cardross is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £22.
The distance between Dunoon and Cardross is 48 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dunoon to Cardross without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 29m and costs £20 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Dunoon to Cardross, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Cardross is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Dunoon to Cardross.
There are 597+ hotels available in Cardross.
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 Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Central Low Level, take the train to Hyndland, 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 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Hyndland to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01436 810 200
- Website
- garelochheadcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.garelochheadcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01436 820300
- info@wilsonsofrhu.co.uk
- Website
- wilsonsofrhu.co.uk
Bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- http://www.wilsonsofrhu.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–14
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £11–14
Ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–10
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £8–10
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