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 via Ayr which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.

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 115 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 ferry which takes 4h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 704+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Cairnryan to Dunoon - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon by bus, ferry, train, 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, ferry
best
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 42m
Bus, ferry via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus 585
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
6h 10m
£22–41
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
£32–55
Drive 150.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunooncar 150.5 mi
3h 5m
£37–54

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Dunoon.

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Distance: 114.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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 Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Gourock Rail Station, 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 Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 5h 27m.

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