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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    6h 43m
    £68–137

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4busM96
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationbusM10
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    7h 28m
    £33–68

  3. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4busM96
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusE8
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    7h 7m

  4. Drive 190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Dunooncar190.9 mi
    3h 58m
    £47–68

  5. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeINV - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 30m
    £88–246

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen 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
    6h 45m
    £52–136

Elgin to Dunoon by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Stirling, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the bus to Gourock Rail Station, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 4, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 7h 7m.

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