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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dunoon is to fly and train and ferry which costs £40 - £150 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dunoon is to fly and train and ferry which takes 5h 33m and costs £40 - £150.

How far is it from Dublin to Dunoon?

The distance between Dublin and Dunoon is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Dunoon without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 11h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Dublin to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 704+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Dublin to Dunoon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Dunoon by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
5h 33m
£44–149
Train, car ferry, Bus, drive
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus 923
4. Drive from Ayr to Dunooncar
11h 25m
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
11h 45m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunooncar
7h 20m
£92–139
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h 11m
£58–156
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 43m
£60–191
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 51m
£66–189
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
8h 2m
£75–201
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
12h 7m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
12h 27m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Dunoon.

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dunoon. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk 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 train from Dublin Connolly to Dunoon via Belfast Great Central, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, and Ayr in around 11h 25m.

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