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 line 585 bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 4h 32m.

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 line 585 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £26 - £70.

How far is it from Dunoon to Isle of Arran?

The distance between Dunoon and Isle of Arran is 52 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 line 585 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £26 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran?

There are 135+ hotels available in Isle of Arran.

Dunoon to Isle of Arran - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 585 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran by ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, line 585 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Manse Court to South Beach Road585
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
4h 32m
£27–65
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
4h 46m
£35–71

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 51.8 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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 Rail Station, take the line 901 bus to Manse Court, take the line 585 bus to South Beach Road, walk to South beach Road, take the line 11 bus to Hill Street, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Isle of Arran via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ardrossan Harbour, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 4h 46m.

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