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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £13 - £28 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Dunoon is to train and ferry which takes 2h 10m and costs £21 - £35.

How far is it from Ayr to Dunoon?

The distance between Ayr and Dunoon is 58 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 10m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Ayr to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ayr to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Dunoon is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Ayr to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 702+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Ayr to Dunoon - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and line 901 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr 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 Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
2h 10m
£21–35
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77
2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 2m
£14–28
Drive 105.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Dunoon105.8 mi
2h 13m
£27–39
Bus, line 901 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Kempock Place901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 17m
£14–28

Ayr to Dunoon by train and ferry

231Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57.3 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 Ayr Bus Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Waterloo Lane, West Campbell Street, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 2m.

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