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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs £10 - £45 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 7m and costs £23 - £55.

How far is it from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island)?

The distance between Dunoon and Isle of Arran (Island) is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 50m and costs £10 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Arran (Island)?

There are 132+ hotels available in Isle of Arran (Island).

Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm2
3. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalCm6
4h 50m
£10–43
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Dunoon to Tarbert
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry TerminalCm6
3h 7m
£23–52
Bus, ferry via Cowal Cafe
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 16m
£11–44

Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) by bus and ferry

6Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island).

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Distance: 44 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island). However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Portavadie Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarbert, then take the ferry to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunoon to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal via Tarbert in around 3h 7m.

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