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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Saltcoats 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 Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Saltcoatstrain train
    2h 7m
    £14–32
  2. Ferry, line 901 bus, line 585 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Gourock Rail Station to Manse Courtbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Manse Court to North Ayrshire Museumbus bus 585
    2h 31m
    £12–24
  3. Drive 93.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dunoon to Saltcoatscar car 93.8 mi
    2h 1m
    £24–34

Dunoon to Saltcoats by ferry and train

Calendar167Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Saltcoats. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Saltcoats. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to North Ayrshire Museum via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock Rail Station, and Manse Court in around 2h 31m.

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