What is the cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Looe?

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Looe is to ferry and bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £120 and takes 16h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Looe?

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Looe is to ferry and fly and bus which takes 8h 48m and costs £90 - £320.

How far is it from Dunoon to Looe?

The distance between Dunoon and Looe is 568 miles. The road distance is 580.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dunoon to Looe without a car?

The best way to get from Dunoon to Looe without a car is to ferry and train via Birmingham which takes 13h 37m and costs £110 - £400.

How long does it take to get from Dunoon to Looe?

It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from Dunoon to Looe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Looe is 580 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Dunoon to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 919+ hotels available in Looe.

Dunoon to Looe - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dunoon to Looe by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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

Ferry, train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
13h 37m
£116–400
Ferry, bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Station901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
16h 42m
£42–116
Drive 577 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Looe577 mi
9h 47m
£142–205
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)GLA - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lloyds Bank
8h 48m
£93–314
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouth
14h 55m
£80–356
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Station901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Office104
19h 33m
£65–121
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
9h 12m
£59–189
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeard
10h 5m
£118–354
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
10h 35m
£68–203
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
10h 55m
£108–311
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Liskeard
10h 51m
£139–401

Dunoon to Looe by ferry, train, and bus

47Weekly Services

13h 37mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.1 mi
Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Looe, England?

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Looe. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Liskeard, walk to Liskeard station, then take the bus to Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Fire Station via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 16h 42m.

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