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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dunoon is to train and ferry which takes 2h 53m and costs £23 - £110.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dunoon?

The distance between Carlisle and Dunoon is 132 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 53m and costs £23 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Carlisle to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Dunoon is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Carlisle to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 704+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Carlisle to Dunoon - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Dunoon by train, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2h 53m
£24–101
Bus, ferry #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 5m
£15–35
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
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 5m
£17–40
Drive 169.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dunooncar 169.8 mi
3h 16m
£42–60

Carlisle to Dunoon by train and ferry

225Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Dunoon.

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Distance: 131.3 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Dunoon. However, you can 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 Bus Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 4h 5m.

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