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

From Inverness to Dunoon by bus and ferry

To get from Inverness to Dunoon you’ll need to take 2 bus lines 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 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 6 hr 9 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Inverness may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

369min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M10MEGABUS M10
Bus - 901901
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
    380 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
    220 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903766
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gourock Rail Station, Gourock
    ID 6130736
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    360 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 Inverness to Dunoon by ferry and train

To get from Inverness to Dunoon you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness 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 5 hr 38 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Inverness may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

338min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Inverness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    212 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
    41 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 325.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 369 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Inverness 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 Inverness to Dunoon

To check the bus and ferry schedule 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 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 Inverness to Dunoon by ferry and train

To get from Inverness to Dunoon you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness 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 5 hr 38 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Inverness may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

338min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Inverness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    212 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
    41 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 Inverness to Dunoon?

    The fastest way takes 369 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M10, Bus line 901, Ferry line CM1.

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

    The alternative route takes 338 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Dunoon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 9 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 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Glasgow station near Dunoon.

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

    The total travel time between Inverness and Dunoon by bus and ferry is about 6 hr 9 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 station, which is closest to Dunoon.

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