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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Cardiff is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Cardiff is to ferry and fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £45 - £150.

How far is it from Dunoon to Cardiff?

The distance between Dunoon and Cardiff is 412 miles. The road distance is 448.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 46m and costs £65 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Dunoon to Cardiff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Cardiff is 448 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Dunoon to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Dunoon to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

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

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 TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
8h 46m
£67–294
Ferry, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
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 Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
14h 43m
£33–83
Ferry, bus
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 Kingsway GDM19
12h 56m
£36–59
Drive 445.5 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Cardiff445.5 mi
8h 31m
£112–161
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 29m
£46–142
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 48m
£54–156
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
6h 58m
£85–255
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 55m
£66–219
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 37m
£124–415
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 8m
£99–321

Dunoon to Cardiff by ferry and train

54Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 409.5 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Cardiff. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Kingsway GD via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 56m.

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