How to get from Forfar to Dunoon by bus and ferry?

From Forfar to Dunoon by bus and ferry

To get from Forfar to Dunoon in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus 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 26 min.

326min
Bus - 253253
Bus - 901901
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre
    ID 61401047
    178 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gourock Rail Station, Gourock
    ID 6130736
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    360 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Dunoon
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dunoon
    Walk to
    Dunoon
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forfar to Dunoon by bus and ferry via 253, 901 and WF1

To get from Forfar to Dunoon in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the WF1 ferry from Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan station to Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min.

329min
Bus - 253253
Bus - 901901
Ferry - WF1WF1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre
    ID 61401047
    178 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cameron Court, Levan
    ID 6130352
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan
    ID 9300MCP
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Ferry - WF1WF1
    Wait for ferry
    WF1
    Hunters Quay
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay
    ID 9300HUN
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dunoon
    Walk to
    Dunoon
    3.1 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forfar to Dunoon

The distance between Forfar, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland is approximately 206.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 326 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forfar to Dunoon by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forfar

Forfar is located at Forfar, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar.

Bus stations close to Forfar:

  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Forfar
  • Coutties Wynd, Forfar
  • Queen Street, Forfar

Public transport stations close to Dunoon, Scotland

Dunoon is located at Dunoon, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Alexandra Parade, Dunoon.

Bus stations close to Dunoon:

  • Alexandra Parade, Dunoon
  • Auchamore Road, Dunoon
  • Castle Gardens, Dunoon

Ferry stations close to Dunoon:

  • Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
  • Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forfar to Dunoon by bus and ferry via 253, 901 and WF1

To get from Forfar to Dunoon in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from St John's Church, Forfar station to Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the WF1 ferry from Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan station to Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min.

329min
Bus - 253253
Bus - 901901
Ferry - WF1WF1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from St John's Church, Forfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forfar
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre
    ID 61401047
    178 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cameron Court, Levan
    ID 6130352
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan
    ID 9300MCP
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Ferry - WF1WF1
    Wait for ferry
    WF1
    Hunters Quay
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay
    ID 9300HUN
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dunoon
    Walk to
    Dunoon
    3.1 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 326 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line 901, Bus line CM1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forfar to Dunoon?

    The alternative route takes 329 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line 901, Bus line WF1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dunoon in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forfar to Dunoon in Scotland?

    The 253 bus line goes from Largs station near Forfar to Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station near Dunoon in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Forfar and Dunoon in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 5 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forfar to get to Dunoon in Scotland?

    Get on the 253 bus from the Largs stop near Forfar in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forfar and Dunoon in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Braehead Shopping Centre station, which is closest to Dunoon in Scotland.