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

From Kilmarnock to Dunoon by bus, ferry and train

To get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 4 bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock station to Central Station, 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 3 hr 3 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Kilmarnock may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Dunoon on the Moovit app.

183min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180785
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 60908
    72 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
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Public transport directions from Kilmarnock to Dunoon

The distance between Kilmarnock and Dunoon is approximately 84.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Dunoon

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

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock 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 3 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilmarnock to Dunoon?

    The 4 bus line goes from Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock station near Kilmarnock in Scotland to Central Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Central Station, Glasgow station near Dunoon.

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

    The total travel time between Kilmarnock and Dunoon by bus, train and ferry is about 3 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock stop near Kilmarnock in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Central Station, Glasgow station, which is closest to Dunoon.

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