How to get from Glasgow to Carrick Castle by bus, ferry and train?

From Glasgow to Carrick Castle by bus, ferry and train

To get from Glasgow to Carrick Castle in Argyll And Bute, you’ll need to take one train line, one ferry line and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CM1 ferry and finally take the 484 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Car Park, Carrick Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Carrick Castle on the Moovit app.

198min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Bus - 484484
Walk to Carrick Castle
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Dunoon
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon
    ID 60709154
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 484484
    Wait for bus
    484
    Carrick Castle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park, Carrick Castle
    ID 60709380
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carrick Castle
    Walk to
    Carrick Castle
    at Car Park, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute PA24, UK
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Carrick Castle by bus and ferry

To get from Glasgow to Carrick Castle in Argyll And Bute, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 901 bus from Renfield Street, Glasgow station to Gourock Rail Station, Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CM1 ferry and finally take the 484 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Car Park, Carrick Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Carrick Castle on the Moovit app.

217min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
Ferry - CM1CM1
Bus - 484484
Walk to Carrick Castle
Leaves from Renfield Street, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609077
    520 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gourock Rail Station, Gourock
    ID 6130736
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Dunoon
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon
    ID 60709154
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 484484
    Wait for bus
    484
    Carrick Castle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park, Carrick Castle
    ID 60709380
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carrick Castle
    Walk to
    Carrick Castle
    at Car Park, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute PA24, UK
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Carrick Castle

The distance between Glasgow, Argyll And Bute and Carrick Castle, Argyll And Bute is approximately 103.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Carrick Castle by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Argyll And Bute – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Glasgow to Carrick Castle

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow to Carrick Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow) and destination (Carrick Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

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From Glasgow to Carrick Castle by bus and ferry

To get from Glasgow to Carrick Castle in Argyll And Bute, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 901 bus from Renfield Street, Glasgow station to Gourock Rail Station, Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CM1 ferry and finally take the 484 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Car Park, Carrick Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Carrick Castle on the Moovit app.

217min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
Ferry - CM1CM1
Bus - 484484
Walk to Carrick Castle
Leaves from Renfield Street, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609077
    520 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gourock Rail Station, Gourock
    ID 6130736
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Dunoon
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon
    ID 60709154
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 484484
    Wait for bus
    484
    Carrick Castle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park, Carrick Castle
    ID 60709380
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carrick Castle
    Walk to
    Carrick Castle
    at Car Park, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute PA24, UK
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Carrick Castle?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1, Bus line 484.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Carrick Castle?

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 901, Ferry line CM1, Bus line 484.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Carrick Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Carrick Castle?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Glasgow in Glasgow to Gourock station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line till Gourock station near Carrick Castle in Argyll And Bute.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Carrick Castle by train, ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and Carrick Castle in Argyll And Bute by train, ferry and bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow to get to Carrick Castle?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow and Carrick Castle?

    Get off the train at the Gourock stop, which is closest to Carrick Castle in Argyll And Bute.

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