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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    5h 1m
    £59–177

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange 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
    7h 26m
    £25–47

  3. Drive 236.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Dunooncar car 236.7 mi
    4h 39m
    £59–84

  4. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 16m

  5. Train, ferry via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain 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
    5h 17m
    £70–163

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 39m
    £60–153

  7. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 31m

Sunderland to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 212.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 7h 26m.

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