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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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
    2h 47m
    £20–59

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    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
    3h 59m
    £13–32

  3. Bus, ferry via St Andrew's House

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House 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
    3h 58m
    £14–28

  4. Drive  120 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dunooncar car 120 mi
    2h 38m
    £30–43

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    3h 16m
    £22–60

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dunoon. However, you can 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 vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via St Andrew's House, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 58m.

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