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

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There are 8 ways to get from Darlington to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington 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 1m
    £103–163

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    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 36m
    £41–74

  3. Train, line 240 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    8h 16m
    £59–134

  4. Drive  241.5 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Dunooncar car 241.5 mi
    4h 42m
    £60–86

  5. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Darlington 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
    5h 12m
    £72–162

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    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
    7h 8m
    £89–230

  7. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MME - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 6m
    £92–455

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 21m
    £87–219

Darlington to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Darlington to Dunoon. However, you can 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 Dolphin Centre to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 7h 36m.

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