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

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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
    6h 48m
    £99–170

  2. Bus, ferry via Elgin West Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    8h 38m
    £31–53

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    8h 18m
    £40–82

  4. Drive  190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Dunooncar car 190.9 mi
    4h 3m
    £47–68

  5. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 2m
    £113–262

  6. Train, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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
    7h 2m
    £94–174

Elgin to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Stirling, 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 bus from Bus Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 18m.

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