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

By ferry and train

To get from Paisley to Dunoon in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Paisley Gilmour Street station to Gourock station. Next, 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 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Walk to Dunoon
Leaves from Paisley Gilmour Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paisley Gilmour Street
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Dunoon
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dunoon
    Walk to
    Dunoon
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paisley to Dunoon

The distance between Paisley, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland is approximately 23.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paisley to Dunoon by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Paisley

Paisley is located at Gauze Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Gilmour Street, Paisley.

Train stations close to Paisley:

  • Hillington West
  • Paisley St James

Bus stations close to Paisley:

  • Gilmour Street, Paisley
  • Dunn Square, Paisley
  • St Mirren Street, Paisley

Public transport stations close to Dunoon, Scotland

Dunoon is located at Dunoon, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Castle Gardens, Dunoon.

Bus stations close to Dunoon:

  • Castle Gardens, Dunoon
  • Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
  • Swimming Pool, Dunoon

Ferry stations close to Dunoon:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line CM1.

  • Is there a direct train between Paisley and Dunoon?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paisley to Dunoon?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Paisley Gilmour Street station near Paisley in Paisley to Gourock station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Gourock station near Dunoon in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Paisley in Paisley and Dunoon in Scotland by train and ferry is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Paisley Gilmour Street station near Paisley in Paisley.

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

    Get off the train at the Gourock station, which is closest to Dunoon in Scotland.

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