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

By ferry and train

To get from Helensburgh to Dunoon in 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 54 min.

174min
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
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    420 yd • 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 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Helensburgh to Dunoon in Dunoon, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Charing Cross (Glasgow) 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 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 901901
Ferry - WF1WF1
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
    Charing Cross (Glasgow)
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pitt Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090192
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cameron Court, Levan
    ID 6130352
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan
    ID 9300MCP
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Ferry - WF1WF1
    Wait for ferry
    WF1
    Hunters Quay
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay
    ID 9300HUN
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dunoon
    Walk to
    Dunoon
    Kirk Brae
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Helensburgh to Dunoon

The distance between Helensburgh, Dunoon and Dunoon, Dunoon is approximately 54.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helensburgh to Dunoon by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dunoon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Helensburgh

Helensburgh is located at Helensburgh, Dunoon and the nearest public transport station is Helensburgh Central.

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Central
  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh

Public transport stations close to Dunoon, Dunoon

Dunoon is located at Kirk Brae, Dunoon and the nearest public transport station is Ferry Terminal, Dunoon.

Bus stations close to Dunoon:

  • Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
  • St. John's Church, Dunoon
  • Castle Gardens, Dunoon

Ferry stations close to Dunoon:

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

Related Routes

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Helensburgh to Dunoon in Dunoon, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Charing Cross (Glasgow) 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 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 901901
Ferry - WF1WF1
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
    Charing Cross (Glasgow)
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pitt Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090192
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cameron Court, Levan
    ID 6130352
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan
    ID 9300MCP
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Ferry - WF1WF1
    Wait for ferry
    WF1
    Hunters Quay
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay
    ID 9300HUN
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dunoon
    Walk to
    Dunoon
    Kirk Brae
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line CM1.

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

    The alternative route takes 205 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 901, Bus line WF1.

  • Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Dunoon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Helensburgh to Dunoon?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Helensburgh in Scotland to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Dunoon in Dunoon.

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

    The total travel time between Helensburgh in Scotland and Dunoon in Dunoon by train and ferry is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Helensburgh in Scotland.

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

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street station, which is closest to Dunoon in Dunoon.

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