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

Inverness to Dunoon - Bus Timetable

The MEGABUS M10 bus from Inverness to Dunoon runs from 06:00 to 18:05, with departures every 1 hr 30 min-2 hr 25 min. The journey takes about 5 hr 43 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Inverness to Dunoon by bus, ferry and train

To get from Inverness to Dunoon you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the MEGABUS M10 bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 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 43 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Inverness may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

343min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M10MEGABUS M10
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M10MEGABUS M10
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M10
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51
    225 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
    50 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 Inverness to Dunoon

The distance between Inverness and Dunoon is approximately 325.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 343 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Inverness 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 Inverness to Dunoon

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Inverness to Dunoon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Inverness) 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 Inverness to Dunoon?

    The fastest way takes 343 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M10, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Inverness 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 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Inverness to Dunoon?

    The MEGABUS M10 bus line goes from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station near Inverness in Scotland to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 station near Dunoon.

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

    The total travel time between Inverness and Dunoon by bus, train and ferry is about 5 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the MEGABUS M10 bus from the Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 stop near Inverness in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 station, which is closest to Dunoon.

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