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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Cairnryan is to ferry and bus via Ayr which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Dunoon to Cairnryan?

The distance between Dunoon and Cairnryan is 116 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Cairnryan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Dunoon to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Cairnryan is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Dunoon to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 181+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Dunoon to Cairnryan - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dunoon to Cairnryan by ferry, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Station901
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
5h 19m
Ferry, bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station585
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
6h 15m
£22–41
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5h 35m
£37–62
Drive 150.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Cairnryan150.6 mi
3h 4m
£37–54
Ferry, train, line 358 bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier358 / ...
5h 45m
£32–52
Ferry, bus via Port Rodie
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Station901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 25m
£25–43

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Cairnryan.

Launch map view

Distance: 115.6 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Cairnryan. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Kempock Place, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Old Pier via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 35m.

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