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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle 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 58m
    £49–147

  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
    7h 5m
    £28–49

  3. Drive  236.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Dunooncar car 236.7 mi
    4h 39m
    £60–86

  4. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 38m

  5. Train, ferry via Carlisle

    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 9m
    £57–138

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 30m
    £40–75

  7. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 27m

Sunderland to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar176Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 Newcastle, 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 Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 7h 5m.

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