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

From Helensburgh to Dunoon by bus and ferry

To get from Helensburgh to Dunoon you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines: take the 316 bus from Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pier, Kilcreggan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CM1A ferry 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 15 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Helensburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 316316
Ferry - CM1ACM1A
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
    ID 6070524
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Coulport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kilcreggan Pier, Kilcreggan
    ID 6070590
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan
    ID 9300KGN
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM1ACM1A
    Wait for ferry
    CM1A
    Gourock
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    13 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

From Helensburgh to Dunoon by ferry and train

To get from Helensburgh to Dunoon you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street 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 2 hr 49 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Helensburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

169min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    480 m • 7 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
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Public transport directions from Helensburgh to Dunoon

The distance between Helensburgh and Dunoon is approximately 36.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helensburgh to Dunoon by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dunoon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Helensburgh to Dunoon

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Helensburgh to Dunoon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Helensburgh) and destination (Dunoon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, 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 and ferry schedules.

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From Helensburgh to Dunoon by ferry and train

To get from Helensburgh to Dunoon you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street 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 2 hr 49 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Helensburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

169min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    480 m • 7 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 316, Ferry line CM1A, Ferry line CM1.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Dunoon?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Helensburgh to Dunoon?

    The 316 bus line goes from Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh station near Helensburgh in Scotland to Coulport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines till Coulport station near Dunoon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Helensburgh to Dunoon by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Helensburgh and Dunoon by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 316 bus from the Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh stop near Helensburgh in Scotland.

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

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

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