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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Rothes is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Rothes is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.

How far is it from Dunoon to Rothes?

The distance between Dunoon and Rothes is 267 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Rothes without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 8m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Dunoon to Rothes, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Rothes is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Dunoon to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 408+ hotels available in Rothes.

Dunoon to Rothes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Rothes by ferry, train, bus, 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, train
best
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 Elgintrain
9h 8m
£113–220
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 Stn to Aviemore stationbus
4. Take the bus from The Square to Stationbus 36A
10h 31m
£37–64
Drive 184.2 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Rothescar 184.2 mi
3h 45m
£46–67

Dunoon to Rothes by ferry, train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunoon to Rothes.

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Dunoon, Scotland and Rothes, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Rothes. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Elgin, walk to Duff Avenue, take the line 36 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 36 bus to Kirk Place. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Kirk Place via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Stn, Cairngorm Hotel, The Square, and Station in around 10h 31m.

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