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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tweedbank 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 45m
    £34–90

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 51
    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
    6h 23m
    £22–49

  3. Drive 149.2 mi

    1. Drive from Melrose to Dunooncar car 149.2 mi
    3h 20m
    £37–53

  4. Train, ferry via Galashiels

    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
    5h 27m
    £22–116

  5. Bus, ferry via Galashiels Transport Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Surgeons' Hallbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place 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
    7h 8m
    £26–47

Melrose to Dunoon by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Melrose to Dunoon. However, you can take the bus to Tweedbank Station, walk to Tweedbank, 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 Abbey Car Park to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 23m.

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