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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Dunoon?

The distance between Cairnryan and Dunoon is 109 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 4h 31m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Dunoon is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Cairnryan to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 806+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Cairnryan to Dunoon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon by bus, train, ferry, 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.

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 31m
£32–67
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
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
4h 57m
£22–39
Bus, train, ferry via Girvan
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus 358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
5h 1m
£38–79
Drive 150.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunooncar 150.5 mi
3h 5m
£38–54
Bus, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
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
4h 57m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
5h 27m
£51–104

Cairnryan to Dunoon by bus, train, and ferry

4Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon.

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Distance: 108.8 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Dunoon. However, you can take the bus to Beresford Terrace, walk to Ayr, 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 Old Pier to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Rail Station, Girvan, Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 5h 1m.

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