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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen 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
    6h 59m
    £64–160

  2. Bus, ferry via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus M96
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    8h 25m
    £42–68

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    8h 17m

  4. Drive 190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Dunooncar car 190.9 mi
    3h 59m
    £47–68

  5. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h
    £101–234

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness 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
    7h 11m
    £61–153

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest 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 Aberdeen, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk 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 Elgin West Road to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 17m.

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