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How to get fromKilmarnock to Tighnabruaichby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Tighnabruaich by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Royal Hotelbus bus 478
    4h 45m
    £34–68

  2. Drive 97.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Tighnabruaichcar car 97.5 mi
    2h 6m
    £24–35

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Royal Hotelbus bus 478
    5h
    £25–44

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Tighnabruaichcar car
    4h 16m
    £46–79

Kilmarnock to Tighnabruaich by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Tighnabruaich, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Tighnabruaich. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Royal Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Royal Hotel via Waterloo Lane, West Campbell Street, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h.

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