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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 18m
    £141–244

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 19m
    £52–99

  3. Drive  276.8 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Dunooncar car 276.8 mi
    6h
    £69–99

  4. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, 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 5m
    £246–541

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, 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 16m
    £163–343

  6. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - 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
    10h 16m
    £210–508

Thurso to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Inverness, 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 Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 10h 19m.

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