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 £40 - £85 and takes 12h 23m.

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 30m and costs £40 - £130.

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 via Crewe which takes 8h 48m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 35m to drive from Dunoon to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1601+ 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 48m
£67–274
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 23m
£41–83
Drive 445.5 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Cardiffcar 445.5 mi
8h 35m
£107–154
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 30m
£44–127
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train
11h 13m
£206–679
Ferry, train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 58m
£62–166
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 57m
£57–200
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 39m
£122–386
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 55m
£130–365
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 10m
£94–270

Dunoon to Cardiff by ferry and train

56Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 409.5 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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 Sophia Gardens via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 12h 23m.

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