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

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 4 bus from Howard Street, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CM1CM1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 44
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 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Street, Glasgow
    ID 609036
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180790
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via CM1, SCOTRAIL and X76

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 Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
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 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 60903598
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    50 yd • 1 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 52.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 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.

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 Kilmarnock, Scotland

Kilmarnock is located at Kilmarnock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Shaw's Monument, Kilmarnock.

Bus stations close to Kilmarnock:

  • Shaw's Monument, Kilmarnock
  • Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock
  • Soulis Street, Kilmarnock

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via CM1, SCOTRAIL and X76

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 Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
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 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 60903598
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line CM1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line CM1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X76.

  • 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 47 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 47 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.

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