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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dunoon is to bus and ferry via Carlisle which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dunoon is to train and fly and ferry which takes 5h 11m and costs £50 - £150.

How far is it from Derby to Dunoon?

The distance between Derby and Dunoon is 382 miles. The road distance is 349 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 12m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Derby to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Derby to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dunoon is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Derby to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 718+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Derby to Dunoon - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Derby 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 Derby to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
7h 12m
£70–194
Bus, ferry via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
10h 29m
£31–63
Drive 347 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dunoon347 mi
6h 27m
£85–123
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby 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
5h 11m
£52–147
Train, ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby 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
7h 15m
£44–151
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
13h 4m
£46–85
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 40m
£84–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - 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 33m
£58–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby 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
6h 41m
£94–341
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
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
7h 1m
£119–409
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 51m
£95–314

Derby to Dunoon by train and ferry

18Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.7 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby 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 Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 10h 29m.

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