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 £45 - £110 and takes 11h 52m.

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 24m and costs £40 - £140.

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 43m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m 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 1568+ 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 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 43m
£67–254
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 24m
£44–134
Ferry, bus
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 / ...
11h 52m
£45–106
Drive 445.5 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Cardiffcar 445.5 mi
8h 35m
£110–158
Ferry, bus, train
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 train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train
11h 45m
£201–671
Ferry, train, bus 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 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
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 53m
£52–153
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 35m
£124–403
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 53m
£57–201
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 52m
£137–395
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 6m
£98–285

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Cardiff.

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Distance: 409.5 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

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 11h 52m.

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