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 TerminalCm1
- Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardross
2h 28m£20–32Drive 59.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunoon to Cardross59.9 mi
1h 23m£15–22Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
- Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh station316
2h 40m
Dunoon to Cardross by ferry, train, and foot
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 49 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 28m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 28m 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 866+ 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 Queen Street Low Level, 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 40m.
- 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
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.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
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.wilsonsofrhu.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
- +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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