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How to get fromIsle of Arran (Island) to Dunoonby ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, line 585 bus, line 901 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    3. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Kempock Placebus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3h 34m
    £17–53

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3h 53m
    £24–74

Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon. However, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Hill Street, take the line 585 bus to Burnlea Road, walk to Crawford Street, take the line 901 bus to Kempock Place, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Paisley Gilmour Street, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 53m.

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