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

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Dunoon is to bus and ferry via Pitlochry which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Dunoon is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Aviemore to Dunoon?

The distance between Aviemore and Dunoon is 176 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aviemore to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 44m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Aviemore to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Aviemore to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Dunoon is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Aviemore to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 730+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Aviemore to Dunoon - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 44m
£42–97
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
5h 10m
£16–48
Drive 145.8 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Dunooncar 145.8 mi
3h 1m
£36–51
Train, ferry via Perth
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
5h 4m
£63–150
Bus, ferry via Pitlochry
1. Take the bus from Station to Fishers Hotelbus
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
5h 43m
£20–38

Aviemore to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

38Weekly Services

4h 44mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 175 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Aviemore to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 5h 10m.

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