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How to get from Dunoon to Kilmarnock by bus, ferry and train?

From Dunoon to Kilmarnock by bus, ferry and train

To get from Dunoon to Kilmarnock in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: 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 X76 bus from West Campbell Street, Glasgow station to Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Dunoon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Kilmarnock on the Moovit app.

142min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM1CM1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
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 m • 4 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
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 60903598
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dunoon to Kilmarnock by ferry and train

To get from Dunoon to Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Dunoon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Kilmarnock on the Moovit app.

137min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM1CM1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Kilmarnock
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 m • 4 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
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    43 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilmarnock
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dunoon to Kilmarnock

The distance between Dunoon, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland is approximately 84.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunoon to Kilmarnock by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Dunoon to Kilmarnock

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Dunoon to Kilmarnock using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dunoon) and destination (Kilmarnock), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

From Dunoon to Kilmarnock by ferry and train

To get from Dunoon to Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Dunoon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Kilmarnock on the Moovit app.

137min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM1CM1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Kilmarnock
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 m • 4 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
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    43 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilmarnock
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Ferry line CM1, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X76.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Ferry line CM1, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Dunoon and Kilmarnock?

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

  • Which ferry line goes from Dunoon to Kilmarnock?

    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 one train line and one bus line till Gourock station near Kilmarnock in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Dunoon in Dunoon and Kilmarnock in Scotland by ferry, train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    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 Kilmarnock?

    Get off the ferry at the Gourock stop, which is closest to Kilmarnock in Scotland.