What is the cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle is to ferry and bus via Park and Ride which costs £11 - £26 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle?

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £21 - £35.

How far is it from Dunoon to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Dunoon and Stirling Castle is 61 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dunoon to Stirling Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 33m and costs £23 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Stirling Castle is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Dunoon to Stirling Castle.

Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

There are 571+ hotels available in Stirling Castle.

Dunoon to Stirling Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle 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 TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
2h 33m
£24–36
Ferry, bus via Park and Ride
cheapest
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 Park and Ride
2h 57m
£12–25
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Cathedral Street901
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
2h 44m
£20–31
Drive 86.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Stirling Castle86.4 mi
1h 52m
£22–31
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 The Smith InstituteX10
4h 54m

Dunoon to Stirling Castle by ferry, train, and foot

254Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Stirling Castle.

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Distance: 60.7 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Stirling Castle. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Stirling, then walk to Stirling Castle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Stirling Castle via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 2h 44m.

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