What is the cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon?

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon is to line 585 bus and line 901 bus and ferry which costs £11 - £25 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon?

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £23 - £35.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Dunoon?

The distance between Ardrossan and Dunoon is 35 miles. The road distance is 94.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ardrossan to Dunoon without a car?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon without a car is to line 585 bus and line 901 bus and ferry which takes 2h 6m and costs £11 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Dunoon is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Ardrossan to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 705+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Ardrossan to Dunoon - 3 ways to travel via train, line 585 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon by bus, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 585 bus, line 901 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Roadbus 585
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Kempock Placebus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2h 6m
£11–24
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2h 8m
£15–43
Drive 94.1 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Dunooncar 94.1 mi
2h 1m
£23–34

Ardrossan to Dunoon by bus and ferry

336Weekly Services

2h 6mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Dunoon.

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Distance: 34.5 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Dunoon. However, you can take the line 585 bus to Burnlea Road, walk to Crawford Street, take the line 901 bus to Kempock Place, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Paisley Gilmour Street, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 2h 8m.

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