What is the cheapest way to get from Tarbert to Gourock?

The cheapest way to get from Tarbert to Gourock is to ferry and bus which costs £8 - £35 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tarbert to Gourock?

The fastest way to get from Tarbert to Gourock is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Tarbert and Gourock?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarbert to Gourock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Terminal and arriving at Gourock Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Tarbert to Gourock?

The distance between Tarbert and Gourock is 37 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.

How do I travel from Tarbert to Gourock without a car?

The best way to get from Tarbert to Gourock without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs £8 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Tarbert to Gourock?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Tarbert to Gourock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarbert to Gourock bus from?

Tarbert to Gourock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Tarbert to Gourock bus arrive?

Tarbert to Gourock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tarbert to Gourock?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarbert to Gourock is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Tarbert to Gourock.

Where can I stay near Gourock?

There are 877+ hotels available in Gourock.

Tarbert to Gourock - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tarbert to Gourock by ferry, bus, or car

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry Terminalferry Cm2
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus 478
3. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
3h 6m
£9–32
Drive 103.6 mi
1. Drive from Tarbert to Gourockcar 103.6 mi
2h 11m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
4h 45m
£24–40

Tarbert to Gourock by ferry and bus

19Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.7 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Gourock, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Terminal to Gourock Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 45m.

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