How to get from Dunoon to Balloch by bus, ferry and train?
By bus, ferry and train
To get from Dunoon to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line, 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the CM1 ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station to Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus, then the SCOTRAIL train, then the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 1 bus from Queensgate, Inverness station to Forest Drive, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to ferry stationDunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon280 yd • 4 min
- 2Wait for ferryCM1Gourock
- 3Ride to ferry stationGourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock25 min
- 4Walk to bus stationRailway Station, GourockID 46823683340 yd • 4 min
- 5Wait for bus901Glasgow
- 6Ride to bus stationCathedral Street, GlasgowID 4524232775 min
- 7Walk to train stationGlasgow Queen Street80 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for trainSCOTRAILAberdeen
- 9Ride to train stationPerth59 min
- 10Wait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 11Ride to train stationInverness135 min
- 12Walk to bus stationQueensgate, InvernessID 45326479280 yd • 4 min
- 13Wait for bus1Balloch
- 14Ride to bus stationForest Drive, BallochID 4532524333 min
- 15Walk toBalloch100 yd • 2 min
Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via CM1, 901, SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 11
To get from Dunoon to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line, 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the CM1 ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station to Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus, then the SCOTRAIL train, then the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 11 bus from Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness station to Wellside, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 32 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to ferry stationDunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon280 yd • 4 min
- 2Wait for ferryCM1Gourock
- 3Ride to ferry stationGourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock25 min
- 4Walk to bus stationRailway Station, GourockID 46823683340 yd • 4 min
- 5Wait for bus901Glasgow
- 6Ride to bus stationCathedral Street, GlasgowID 4524232775 min
- 7Walk to train stationGlasgow Queen Street80 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for trainSCOTRAILAberdeen
- 9Ride to train stationPerth59 min
- 10Wait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 11Ride to train stationInverness135 min
- 12Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 5, InvernessID 45326923180 yd • 3 min
- 13Wait for bus11Inverness
- 14Ride to bus stationWellside, BallochID 4532523718 min
- 15Walk toBalloch0.66 mi • 14 min
Public transport directions from Dunoon to Balloch
Public transport stations close to Dunoon
Dunoon is located at Kirk Brae, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cowal Cafe, Dunoon.
Bus stations close to Dunoon:
- Cowal Cafe, Dunoon
- Roberts Terrace, Dunoon
- Castle Gardens, Dunoon
Ferry stations close to Dunoon:
- Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
- Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay
Public transport stations close to Balloch, Scotland
Balloch is located at Balloch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Forest Drive, Balloch.
Bus stations close to Balloch:
- Forest Drive, Balloch
- Turning Circle, Balloch
- Little Cullernie Park, Balloch
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- Gauldry to Balloch
- Glasgow to Balloch
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Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via CM1, 901, SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 11
To get from Dunoon to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line, 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the CM1 ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station to Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus, then the SCOTRAIL train, then the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 11 bus from Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness station to Wellside, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 32 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to ferry stationDunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon280 yd • 4 min
- 2Wait for ferryCM1Gourock
- 3Ride to ferry stationGourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock25 min
- 4Walk to bus stationRailway Station, GourockID 46823683340 yd • 4 min
- 5Wait for bus901Glasgow
- 6Ride to bus stationCathedral Street, GlasgowID 4524232775 min
- 7Walk to train stationGlasgow Queen Street80 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for trainSCOTRAILAberdeen
- 9Ride to train stationPerth59 min
- 10Wait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 11Ride to train stationInverness135 min
- 12Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 5, InvernessID 45326923180 yd • 3 min
- 13Wait for bus11Inverness
- 14Ride to bus stationWellside, BallochID 4532523718 min
- 15Walk toBalloch0.66 mi • 14 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Balloch?
The fastest way takes 409 minutes, using Bus line CM1, Bus line 901, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 1.
What is the alternative route to get from Dunoon to Balloch?
The alternative route takes 452 minutes, using Bus line CM1, Bus line 901, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 11.
Is there a direct ferry between Dunoon and Balloch?
No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 49 min.
Which ferry line goes from Dunoon to Balloch?
The CM1 ferry line goes from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station near Dunoon in Dunoon to Gourock station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines till Gourock station near Balloch in Scotland.
How long does it take to travel from Dunoon to Balloch by ferry, bus and train?
The total travel time between Dunoon in Dunoon and Balloch in Scotland by ferry, bus and train is about 6 hr 49 min.
Where do I get on the ferry near Dunoon to get to Balloch?
Get on the CM1 ferry from the Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station near Dunoon in Dunoon.
Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Dunoon and Balloch?
Get off the ferry at the Gourock stop, which is closest to Balloch in Scotland.