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 £35 - £150 and takes 5h 17m.

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 17m and costs £35 - £150.

How far is it from Dublin to Dunoon?

The distance between Dublin and Dunoon is 218 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 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Dublin to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 815+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Dunoon by plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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 17m
£37–144
Train, bus and ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Drive from Ayr to Dunooncar
10h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunooncar
7h 19m
£91–320
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 20m
£43–172
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand 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 28m
£71–192
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand 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
6h 56m
£68–161
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h 30m
£71–175
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h 58m
£67–169
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
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 30m
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
11h 52m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station 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 12m

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Dunoon.

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Distance: 217.2 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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 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 Grand Central, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, and Ayr in around 10h 48m.

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