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

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

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 271 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 bus and train which takes 8h 29m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m 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 373+ 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, 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, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Cathedral Street901
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
8h 29m
£38–126
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 Union StreetE8
8h 37m
Drive 184.2 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Rothes184.2 mi
3h 45m
£46–67

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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 Kempock Place, take the bus to Cathedral Street, 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 Station, Union Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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