What is the cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £15 - £40 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Dunoon to Loch Ness?

The distance between Dunoon and Loch Ness is 224 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.

How do I travel from Dunoon to Loch Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs £22 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Loch Ness is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Dunoon to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 523+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness by ferry, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
8h 3m
£23–54
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
8h 23m
£16–36
Ferry, train via Perth
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 8m
£34–96
Drive 138.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Fort Augustuscar 138.7 mi
2h 55m
£34–49
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain
8h 40m
£80–115

Dunoon to Loch Ness by ferry and bus

54Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness.

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Distance: 223.1 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Loch Ness. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Kempock Place, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, then take the line 302 bus to Upper Foyers Shop. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Achnahannet Farm via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 8m.

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