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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunoon to Portpatrick by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 57m
    £51–100

  2. Ferry, bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    7h 39m
    £23–42

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 50m

  4. Drive 163.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dunoon to Portpatrickcar car 163.2 mi
    3h 27m
    £40–58

Dunoon to Portpatrick by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Portpatrick. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie, then take the line 367 bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Post Office via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 50m.

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