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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £150 and takes 13h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunoon is to train and fly and ferry which takes 4h 55m and costs £55 - £220.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Dunoon?

The distance between Bournemouth and Dunoon is 424 miles. The road distance is 507.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 3m and costs £120 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bournemouth to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Dunoon is 508 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Bournemouth to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 718+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Bournemouth to Dunoon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Dunoon by train, plane, 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 to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
4h 55m
£57–217
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
11h 57m
£49–274
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
10h 3m
£121–452
Drive 504.9 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Dunoon504.9 mi
9h 3m
£123–178
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 18m
£90–307
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 21m
£111–247
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 43m
£78–228
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 32m
£76–248
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
13h 42m
£62–149

Bournemouth to Dunoon by train and ferry

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10h 3mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk 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 train from Bournemouth to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Stafford, Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 10h 3m.

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