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

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon in Dunoon, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the X76 bus from Bus Station, Kilmarnock station to Waterloo Lane, 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 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X76X76
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Bus Station, Kilmarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    160 yd • 2 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
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Public transport directions from Kilmarnock to Dunoon

The distance between Kilmarnock, Dunoon and Dunoon, Dunoon is approximately 52.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 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.

Public transport stations close to Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock is located at Kilmarnock, Dunoon and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Kilmarnock.

Bus stations close to Kilmarnock:

  • Bus Station, Kilmarnock
  • Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
  • London Road, Kilmarnock

Public transport stations close to Dunoon, Dunoon

Dunoon is located at Kirk Brae, Dunoon and the nearest public transport station is St. John's Church, Dunoon.

Bus stations close to Dunoon:

  • St. John's Church, Dunoon
  • Castle Gardens, Dunoon
  • Cowal Cafe, Dunoon

Ferry stations close to Dunoon:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line X76, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus 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 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilmarnock to Dunoon?

    The X76 bus line goes from Bus Station, Kilmarnock station near Kilmarnock in Scotland to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Glasgow station near Dunoon in Dunoon.

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

    The total travel time between Kilmarnock in Scotland and Dunoon in Dunoon by bus, train and ferry is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the X76 bus from the 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 Glasgow station, which is closest to Dunoon in Dunoon.

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