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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Dumfries is to ferry and bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 12m.

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

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

How far is it from Dunoon to Dumfries?

The distance between Dunoon and Dumfries is 117 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Dumfries without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dunoon to Dumfries, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Dumfries is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Dunoon to Dumfries.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 381+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Dunoon to Dumfries - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Dumfries 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Academy StreetX74
4h 12m
£20–35
Ferry, train
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 Dumfries
4h 13m
£36–51
Drive 150.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Dumfries150.7 mi
3h
£37–53

Dunoon to Dumfries by ferry and bus

263Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Dumfries.

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Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Dumfries. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Kempock Place, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Academy Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Dumfries via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 13m.

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