There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dunoon by bus, ferry, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 316 bus, ferry
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Take the line 316 bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pier
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Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
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Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
Cheapest option
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Helensburgh to Dunoon
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Helensburgh to Dunoon
Helensburgh to Dunoon by bus and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunoon is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Helensburgh to Dunoon is to taxi which costs £110 - £140 and takes 1h 19m.
It is 9 miles from Helensburgh to Dunoon. It is approximately 57 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Dunoon without a car is to line 316 bus and ferry which takes 2h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Helensburgh to Dunoon, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Dunoon is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Helensburgh to Dunoon.
There are 68+ hotels available in Dunoon. Prices start at £75 per night.

- Distance: 8.7 miles
- Duration: 2h 43m
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Dunoon. However, you can take the line 316 bus to Kilcreggan Pier, take the walk to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Dunoon.

- Phone
- 01436 810 200
- Website
- garelochheadcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Garelochhead Minibuses +

- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2 - £3
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Adult passenger
- £2 - £3
- Car
- £6 - £8
Ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2 - £4
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Adult passenger
- £2 - £4
- Car
- £9 - £11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- £110 - £140
Neptune Taxis
- Phone
- +44 800 677 777
Mike's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 841 642
- Website
- helensburghtaxi.co.uk
Kilcreggan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7881 401 463
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