What is the cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran?

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran is to ferry and train and drive which costs £25 - £75 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran?

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran is to ferry and train and drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £25 - £75.

How far is it from Dunoon to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Dunoon and Isle of Arran is 75 miles.

How do I travel from Dunoon to Isle of Arran without a car?

The best way to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran without a car is to ferry and train and line 10 bus which takes 7h and costs £35 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 133+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Dunoon to Isle of Arran - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran by ferry, train, car, or bus

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, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Irvine
4. Drive from Irvine to Troon Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
4h 29m
£26–72
Ferry, train, line 10 bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h
£39–87
Ferry, bus, line 10 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 Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Garden Place10 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
7h 26m
£30–78
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm2
3. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalCm6
5h 36m
£41–89

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran.

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Distance: 74.4 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Isle of Arran via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Glasgow Central, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Garden Place, Troon Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 7h.

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