How to get from Glasgow to Inveraray by bus and ferry?

From Glasgow to Inveraray by bus and ferry

To get from Glasgow to Inveraray you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 901 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Gourock Rail Station, Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CM1 ferry and finally take the 486 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Front Street, Inveraray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Inveraray on the Moovit app.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
Ferry - CM1CM1
Bus - 486486
Walk to Inveraray
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903766
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gourock Rail Station, Gourock
    ID 6130736
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    360 m • 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon
    ID 60709154
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front Street, Inveraray
    ID 60709398
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inveraray
    Walk to
    Inveraray
    Chalmers Court
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Inveraray by bus, ferry and train

To get from Glasgow to Inveraray you’ll need to take one train line, one ferry line and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CM1 ferry and finally take the 486 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Front Street, Inveraray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Inveraray on the Moovit app.

196min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Bus - 486486
Walk to Inveraray
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    380 m • 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon
    ID 60709154
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front Street, Inveraray
    ID 60709398
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inveraray
    Walk to
    Inveraray
    Chalmers Court
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Inveraray

The distance between Glasgow and Inveraray is approximately 112.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Inveraray by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Inveraray – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Glasgow to Inveraray

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Glasgow to Inveraray using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow) and destination (Inveraray), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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From Glasgow to Inveraray by bus, ferry and train

To get from Glasgow to Inveraray you’ll need to take one train line, one ferry line and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Gourock station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CM1 ferry and finally take the 486 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Front Street, Inveraray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Inveraray on the Moovit app.

196min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Bus - 486486
Walk to Inveraray
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    ID 9300GUR
    380 m • 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon
    ID 60709154
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Inveraray
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front Street, Inveraray
    ID 60709398
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inveraray
    Walk to
    Inveraray
    Chalmers Court
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Inveraray?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 901, Ferry line CM1, Bus line 486.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Inveraray?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1, Bus line 486.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Inveraray?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Inveraray?

    The 901 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow in Scotland to Largs station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Largs station near Inveraray.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Inveraray by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Inveraray by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow to get to Inveraray?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow and Inveraray?

    Get off the bus at the Largs stop, which is closest to Inveraray.

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