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How to get fromStirling Castle to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stirling Castle to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling 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 45m
    £27–62

  2. Bus, ferry via Park and Ride

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park and Ride 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 25m
    £11–29

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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 15m
    £21–44

  4. Drive 86.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling Castle to Dunooncar car 86.6 mi
    1h 53m
    £22–31

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Smith Institute to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X10
    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 29m
    £15–30

Stirling Castle to Dunoon by foot, train, bus, and ferry

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Stirling Castle, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stirling Castle to Dunoon. However, you can walk to Stirling, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Cathedral Street, take the line 500 bus to Buchanan 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 Stirling Castle to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 15m.

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