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 35m.

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 ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £95.

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

The distance between Dunoon and Isle of Arran (Island) is 71 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 ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Isle of Arran (Island) by ferry 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5b
4h 23m
£42–90
Bus, ferry
cheapest
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 35m
£10–43
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 1m
£11–44

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

12Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 71 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Paisley Gilmour Street, Irvine, and Troon Ferry Terminal in around 4h 23m.

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