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How to get fromGalashiels to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels 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
    3h 49m
    £43–57

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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
    5h 24m
    £17–43

  3. Drive 144.2 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Dunooncar car 144.2 mi
    3h 18m
    £35–51

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain 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 24m
    £27–57

  5. Bus, ferry via Galashiels Transport Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    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
    5h 57m
    £22–40

Galashiels to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Galashiels to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 Bridge Street to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 5h 24m.

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