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 which costs £22 - £50 and takes 7h 41m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Dunoon and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunoon to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Cowal Cafe and arriving at Fort Augustus via Lochfyne Oyster Bar, Hotel car park and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Dunoon to Loch Ness?

The distance between Dunoon and Loch Ness is 147 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 bus which takes 6h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunoon to Loch Ness bus from?

Dunoon to Loch Ness bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Cowal Cafe station.

Where does the Dunoon to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Dunoon to Loch Ness bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Lochfyne Oyster Bar station.

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 1265+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cowal Cafe to Lochfyne Oyster Barbus 486
2. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
6h 50m
Ferry, bus
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 M10
7h 41m
£23–45
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 to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 18m
£30–135
Drive 138.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Fort Augustuscar 138.7 mi
2h 55m
£34–50
Ferry, train, bus
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 Fort Williamtrain
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
8h 33m

Dunoon to Loch Ness by ferry, train, foot, and bus

54Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Loch Ness.

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Distance: 145.9 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Cowal Cafe to Fort Augustus via Lochfyne Oyster Bar, Hotel car park, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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