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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle 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 2m
    £72–165

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 56m
    £25–48

  3. Drive 236.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Dunooncar car 236.7 mi
    4h 39m
    £58–84

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 46m
    £74–179

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 42m
    £70–167

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket 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
    8h 48m
    £75–233

Sunderland to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train 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 Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 56m.

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