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How to get fromDurham to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4h 31m
    £60–81

  2. Bus, ferry via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    7h 50m
    £18–48

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Durham University to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    6h 57m
    £24–41

  4. Drive 232.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Dunooncar232.9 mi
    4h 31m
    £57–82

  5. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeNCL - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 54m
    £76–147

  6. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4h 37m
    £54–146

Durham to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, England and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 57m.

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