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

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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Dunoon by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    10h 30m
    £52–99

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    10h 42m
    £40–82

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness 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
    10h 35m
    £150–287

  4. Drive 276.8 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Dunooncar car 276.8 mi
    5h 59m
    £68–99

  5. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 8m
    £217–463

  6. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 15m
    £163–375

Thurso to Dunoon by bus and ferry

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Dunoon. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Gourock Rail Station, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 10h 35m.

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