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How to get fromDunoon to Thursoby ferry, train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunoon to Thurso by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    10h 41m
    £154–293

  2. Ferry, bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    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 Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    11h 14m
    £40–63

  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 Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus bus X99
    10h 56m
    £53–86

  4. Drive 276.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dunoon to Thursocar car 276.3 mi
    5h 54m
    £69–99

  5. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 46m
    £166–333

  6. Ferry, train via Perth

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 15m
    £129–298

Dunoon to Thurso by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Thurso. 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 Inverness, then take the train to Thurso. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Bank of Scotland via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 56m.

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