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

From Glasgow to Dunoon by bus, ferry and train

To get from Glasgow to Dunoon you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 240 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Drury Street, Glasgow 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 1 hr 53 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

113min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903738
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Overtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drury Street, Glasgow
    ID 609029
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    40 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

From Glasgow to Dunoon by bus and ferry

To get from Glasgow to Dunoon you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X8 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to West Campbell Street, Glasgow 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 2 hr 13 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X8X8
Bus - 901901
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903729
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X8X8
    Wait for bus
    X8
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gourock Rail Station, Gourock
    ID 6130736
    73 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
    Kirk Brae
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Dunoon

The distance between Glasgow and Dunoon is approximately 50.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow 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 schedule from Glasgow to Dunoon

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow to Dunoon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

From Glasgow to Dunoon by bus and ferry

To get from Glasgow to Dunoon you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X8 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to West Campbell Street, Glasgow 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 2 hr 13 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X8X8
Bus - 901901
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903729
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X8X8
    Wait for bus
    X8
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gourock Rail Station, Gourock
    ID 6130736
    73 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
    Kirk Brae
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 240, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line X8, Bus line 901, Ferry line CM1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow 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 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Dunoon?

    The 240 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow in Scotland to Overtown station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Overtown station near Dunoon.

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Dunoon by bus, train and ferry is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 240 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Overtown station, which is closest to Dunoon.