How to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton by ferry and train?

By ferry and train

To get from Dunoon to Dumbarton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line 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 SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Dumbarton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM1CM1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Gourock
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gourock
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Balloch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dumbarton Central
    Ride to train station
    Dumbarton Central
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dunoon to Dumbarton

The distance between Dunoon, Scotland and Dumbarton, Scotland is approximately 45.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunoon to Dumbarton by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dunoon

Dunoon is located at Dunoon, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Castle Gardens, Dunoon.

Bus stations close to Dunoon:

  • Castle Gardens, Dunoon
  • Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
  • Cowal Cafe, Dunoon

Ferry stations close to Dunoon:

  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
  • Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay

Public transport stations close to Dumbarton, Scotland

Dumbarton is located at Dumbarton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Castle Street, Dumbarton.

Train stations close to Dumbarton:

  • Dumbarton Central
  • Langbank

Bus stations close to Dumbarton:

  • Castle Street, Dumbarton
  • St Mary's Way, Dumbarton
  • Poplar Road, Dumbarton

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Dumbarton?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line CM1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Dunoon and Dumbarton in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Dunoon to Dumbarton in Scotland?

    The CM1 ferry line goes from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station near Dunoon to Gourock station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Gourock station near Dumbarton in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Dunoon to Dumbarton in Scotland by ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Dunoon and Dumbarton in Scotland by ferry and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Dunoon to get to Dumbarton in Scotland?

    Get on the CM1 ferry from the Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station near Dunoon in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Dunoon and Dumbarton in Scotland?

    Get off the ferry at the Gourock station, which is closest to Dumbarton in Scotland.

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