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

By ferry and train

To get from Dunoon to Girvan in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 train lines: take the CM1 ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station to Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Girvan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM1CM1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Girvan
Leaves from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Gourock
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gourock
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    42 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Girvan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Girvan
    106 min
  • 9
    Walk to Girvan
    Walk to
    Girvan
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Dunoon to Girvan in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 486 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 976 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Girvan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 47 min.

407min
Bus - 486486
Bus - 976976
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Girvan
Leaves from Castle Gardens, Dunoon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dunoon
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Girvan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Girvan
    106 min
  • 10
    Walk to Girvan
    Walk to
    Girvan
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dunoon to Girvan

The distance between Dunoon, Scotland and Girvan, Scotland is approximately 92.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunoon to Girvan 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 Dunoon

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
  • Cowal Cafe, Dunoon

Ferry stations close to Dunoon:

  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
  • Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal, Hunters Quay

Public transport stations close to Girvan, Scotland

Girvan is located at Girvan, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Montgomerie Street, Girvan.

Bus stations close to Girvan:

  • Montgomerie Street, Girvan
  • Duncan Street, Girvan
  • Mcconnell Square, Girvan

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Dunoon to Girvan in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 486 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Road End Junction, Cairndow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 976 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Girvan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 47 min.

407min
Bus - 486486
Bus - 976976
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Girvan
Leaves from Castle Gardens, Dunoon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dunoon
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709649
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End Junction, Cairndow
    ID 60709458
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Girvan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Girvan
    106 min
  • 10
    Walk to Girvan
    Walk to
    Girvan
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line CM1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 407 minutes, using Bus line 486, Bus line 976, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Dunoon and Girvan in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Dunoon to Girvan in Scotland?

    The CM1 ferry line goes from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station near Dunoon to Gourock station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Gourock station near Girvan in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Dunoon to Girvan in Scotland by ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Dunoon and Girvan in Scotland by ferry and train is about 3 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Dunoon to get to Girvan in Scotland?

    Get on the CM1 ferry from the Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon station near Dunoon in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Dunoon and Girvan in Scotland?

    Get off the ferry at the Gourock station, which is closest to Girvan in Scotland.

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