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How to get fromDunoon to Cairnryan Harbourby ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunoon to Cairnryan Harbour by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bridgebus bus 360 / ...
    5h 20m
    £39–71

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 30m
    £13–23

  3. Ferry, train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bridgebus bus 360 / ...
    5h 30m
    £39–73

  4. Drive  150.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dunoon to Cairnryan Harbourcar car 150.5 mi
    3h 5m
    £38–55

Dunoon to Cairnryan Harbour by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Cairnryan Harbour, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Cairnryan Harbour. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, walk to Mill Brae, take the line 42 bus to Ayr Bus Station, then take the bus to Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Bridge via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ayr, Girvan, and Rail Station in around 5h 30m.

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