What is the cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Crinan Canal?

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Crinan Canal is to bus and line 428 bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Crinan Canal?

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Crinan Canal is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Dunoon and Crinan Canal?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunoon to Crinan Canal. However, there are services departing from Cowal Cafe and arriving at Cairndubh Cottages via Front Street and Lochnell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Dunoon to Crinan Canal?

The distance between Dunoon and Crinan Canal is 67 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dunoon to Crinan Canal without a car?

The best way to get from Dunoon to Crinan Canal without a car is to bus and line 428 bus which takes 4h 3m and costs £8 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Dunoon to Crinan Canal?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Dunoon to Crinan Canal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunoon to Crinan Canal bus from?

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

Where does the Dunoon to Crinan Canal bus arrive?

Dunoon to Crinan Canal bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Front Street station.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Crinan Canal?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Crinan Canal is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Dunoon to Crinan Canal.

Where can I stay near Crinan Canal?

There are 162+ hotels available in Crinan Canal.

Dunoon to Crinan Canal - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 428 bus, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Dunoon to Crinan Canal by bus, car, or ferry

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Bus, line 428 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Front Street486
2. Take the bus from Front Street to Lochnell Street428
4h 3m
£9–13
Drive 65.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Crinan Canal65.8 mi
1h 29m
£17–24
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm2
5h 25m
£10–24
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Station901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
7h 30m
£25–43

Dunoon to Crinan Canal by bus and foot

20Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Crinan Canal, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cowal Cafe to Crinan Canal via Front Street, Lochnell Street, and Cairndubh Cottages in around 4h 3m.

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