How to get from Aberdeen to Dunoon by bus, ferry and train?

Aberdeen to Dunoon - Bus Timetable

The MEGABUS M9 bus from Aberdeen to Dunoon runs from 02:05 to 23:05, with departures every 30 min-4 hr. The journey takes about 5 hr 31 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Aberdeen to Dunoon by bus, ferry and train

To get from Aberdeen to Dunoon you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the MEGABUS M9 bus from Aberdeen 2 Guild St station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the CM1 ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Aberdeen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

331min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M9MEGABUS M9
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Aberdeen 2 Guild St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aberdeen 2 Guild St
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M9MEGABUS M9
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55
    195 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    840 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Dunoon
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dunoon
    Walk to
    Dunoon
    Kirk Brae
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Dunoon

The distance between Aberdeen and Dunoon is approximately 286.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 331 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Dunoon by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dunoon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Aberdeen to Dunoon

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Aberdeen to Dunoon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Aberdeen) and destination (Dunoon), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M9, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Dunoon?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeen to Dunoon?

    The MEGABUS M9 bus line goes from Aberdeen 2 Guild St station near Aberdeen in Scotland to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 station near Dunoon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen to Dunoon by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Dunoon by bus, train and ferry is about 5 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeen to get to Dunoon?

    Get on the MEGABUS M9 bus from the Aberdeen 2 Guild St stop near Aberdeen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeen and Dunoon?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 station, which is closest to Dunoon.

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