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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Ayr is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £13 - £28 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £25 - £40.

How far is it from Dunoon to Ayr?

The distance between Dunoon and Ayr is 57 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Ayr without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 16m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Dunoon to Ayr, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Ayr is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Dunoon to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 494+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dunoon to Ayr by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
2h 16m
£16–34
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Waterloo Lanebus 901
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
2h 55m
£14–27
Drive 105.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Ayrcar 105.8 mi
2h 13m
£26–38
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
3h 36m
£14–27

Dunoon to Ayr by ferry and train

167Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Ayr. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Ayr Bus Station via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Waterloo Lane, and West Regent Lane in around 2h 55m.

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