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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Saltcoats by ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, line 901 bus, line 585 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    2. Take the bus from Gourock Rail Station to Manse Courtbus901
    3. Take the bus from Manse Court to North Ayrshire Museumbus585
    2h 1m
    £12–24
  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Saltcoatstrain
    2h 7m
    £14–32
  3. Drive 93.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dunoon to Saltcoatscar93.8 mi
    2h
    £23–33

Dunoon to Saltcoats by ferry and bus

Calendar263Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest 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 Rail Station, take the line 901 bus to Manse Court, then take the bus to North Ayrshire Museum. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Saltcoats via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, and Paisley Gilmour Street in around 2h 7m.

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