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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Dunoon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dunoon and Edinburgh is 78 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Dunoon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Edinburgh is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Dunoon to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dunoon to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunoon to Edinburgh by ferry, train, bus, 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, train via Glasgow
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
2h 35m
£30–99
Ferry, train
cheapest
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 Edinburgh Waverley
3h 13m
£14–42
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 Princes Street900
3h 21m
£18–33
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Edinburgh120.3 mi
2h 34m
£30–43
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
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 Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
3h 37m
£18–32

Dunoon to Edinburgh by ferry, train, and foot

254Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Princes Street via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 21m.

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