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How to get fromDunoon to Isle of Arran (Island)by ferry, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, line 585 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Hill Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 18m
    £19–55

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 37m
    £25–74

Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) by ferry and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock Rail Station, take the line 901 bus to Manse Court, take the line 585 bus to Hill Street, walk to Inches Road, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, and Ardrossan Ferry Terminal in around 4h 37m.

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