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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Dunoon is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Dumfries to Dunoon?

The distance between Dumfries and Dunoon is 112 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Dumfries to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Dunoon is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Dumfries to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 719+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Dumfries to Dunoon - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries 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 Dumfries to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 28m
£36–49
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus StationX74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
4h 22m
£19–36
Drive 149.6 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Dunoon149.6 mi
3h 3m
£37–53

Dumfries to Dunoon by train and ferry

50Weekly Services

3h 28mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Dunoon.

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Distance: 111.8 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries 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 Buccleuch Street to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 4h 22m.

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