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 via Birmingham which costs £65 - £110 and takes 15h 37m.

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 5h 24m and costs £65 - £230.

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 14m and costs £190 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 8m to drive from Bournemouth to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 730+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Bournemouth to Dunoon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 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
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1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
5h 24m
£65–230
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
10h 14m
£194–524
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
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
15h 37m
£68–104
Drive 504.9 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Dunooncar 504.9 mi
9h 8m
£123–178
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 47m
£95–295
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 32m
£117–320
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h 18m
£95–256
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
8h 6m
£91–230
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket 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
6h 27m
£69–320
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria 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
15h 46m
£69–109

Bournemouth to Dunoon by train and ferry

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10h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.2 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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 Wolverhampton, Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 10h 14m.

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