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

Glasgow to Inveraray - Train Timetable

The SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow to Inveraray runs from 06:05 to 23:50, with departures every 15-45 min. The journey takes about 3 hr 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 12 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Inveraray on the Moovit app.

192min
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
    630 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    41 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 110.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Inveraray by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Inveraray – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Glasgow to Inveraray

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable 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, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line CM1, Bus line 486.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Inveraray?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Inveraray?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Glasgow in Glasgow to Gourock station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line till Gourock station near Inveraray.

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Inveraray by train, ferry and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Glasgow in Glasgow.

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

    Get off the train at the Gourock stop, which is closest to Inveraray.

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