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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley 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 54m
    £20–69

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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
    4h 21m
    £13–42

  3. Drive  120.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunooncar car 120.2 mi
    2h 38m
    £30–43

  4. 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 24m
    £27–69

  5. Bus, ferry via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place 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
    4h 25m
    £17–38

Edinburgh Waverley to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 77.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Waverley 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 to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 4h 21m.

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