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

By ferry and train

To get from Dunoon to Helensburgh 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 Queen Street station to Helensburgh Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM1CM1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    ID 9300DNU
    250 yd • 3 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
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station Helensburgh Central
    Ride to train station
    Helensburgh Central
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dunoon to Helensburgh

The distance between Dunoon, Scotland and Helensburgh, Scotland is approximately 54.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunoon to Helensburgh 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 Kirk Brae, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cowal Cafe, Dunoon.

Bus stations close to Dunoon:

  • Cowal Cafe, Dunoon
  • Roberts Terrace, Dunoon
  • Castle Gardens, Dunoon

Ferry stations close to Dunoon:

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

Public transport stations close to Helensburgh, Scotland

Helensburgh is located at Helensburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lomond Street, Helensburgh.

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh
  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
  • Helensburgh Central

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line CM1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Dunoon and Helensburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Dunoon to Helensburgh?

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

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

    The total travel time between Dunoon in Dunoon and Helensburgh in Scotland by ferry and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Dunoon to get to Helensburgh?

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

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Dunoon and Helensburgh?

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

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