What is the cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton?

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton?

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Dunoon and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunoon to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Cowal Cafe and arriving at Barloan Toll via Lochfyne Oyster Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Dunoon to Dumbarton?

The distance between Dunoon and Dumbarton is 46 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dunoon to Dumbarton without a car?

The best way to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 23m and costs £16 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunoon to Dumbarton bus from?

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

Where does the Dunoon to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Dunoon to Dumbarton bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Lochfyne Oyster Bar station.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Dumbarton is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dunoon to Dumbarton.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

Dunoon to Dumbarton - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton by ferry, train, bus, 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.

Ferry, train
best
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 Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
2h 23m
£17–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Lochfyne Oyster Barbus 486
2. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Barloan Tollbus 926 / ...
2h 49m
£13–18
Ferry, train, bus
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 bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
2h 51m
Drive 61 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Dumbartoncar 61 mi
1h 20m
£15–22
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Waterloo Lanebus 901
3. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
3h 33m
Drive via Helensburgh Central 56.1 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Helensburgh Centralcar 56.1 mi
1h 31m
£18–33

Dunoon to Dumbarton by ferry, train, and foot

167Weekly Services

2h 23mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton.

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Distance: 45.7 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cowal Cafe to Barloan Toll via Lochfyne Oyster Bar in around 2h 49m.

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