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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham 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
    4h 38m
    £113–175

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street 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
    8h 10m
    £24–46

  3. Drive 232.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Dunooncar car 232.7 mi
    4h 33m
    £57–82

  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 33m
    £78–199

  5. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 13m
    £75–178

  6. Bus, ferry via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    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
    8h 13m
    £39–93

  7. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 51m
    £58–220

Durham to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham 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 Bus Station Stand G to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 10m.

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