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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dunoon is to train and fly and ferry which takes 5h 33m and costs £55 - £170.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dunoon?

The distance between Cardiff and Dunoon is 412 miles. The road distance is 447.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 28m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Cardiff to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dunoon is 448 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 698+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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 Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
8h 28m
£74–241
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
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
13h 28m
£32–70
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
12h 21m
£35–58
Drive 445 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunoon445 mi
8h 32m
£112–161
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 33m
£60–163
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - 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 39m
£65–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 25m
£72–221
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
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 36m
£129–382
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 49m
£90–245

Cardiff to Dunoon by train and ferry

52Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 409.5 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Glasgow Central, 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 Kingsway GD to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 12h 21m.

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