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

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There are 7 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 train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4h 29m
    £60–81

  2. Bus, ferry via Sunderland Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    8h 9m
    £16–46

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Durham University to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 54m
    £24–41

  4. Drive 232.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Dunooncar car 232.9 mi
    4h 32m
    £58–83

  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 49m
    £73–148

  6. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4h 35m
    £52–146

  7. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 42m
    £57–213

Durham to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage 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 54m.

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