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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Thurso is to ferry and bus via Inverness which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Thurso is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Dunoon to Thurso?

The distance between Dunoon and Thurso is 337 miles. The road distance is 277.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Thurso without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Dunoon to Thurso, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Thurso is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Dunoon to Thurso.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 100+ hotels available in Thurso.

Dunoon to Thurso - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dunoon to Thurso by ferry, bus, train, 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, bus
best
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
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
10h 9m
Ferry, train via Perth
cheapest
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 Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 10m
£45–127
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 Queen Street to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 40m
£60–144
Drive 276.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Thurso276.3 mi
5h 53m
£70–100
Ferry, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 12m
£122–308
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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 Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
10h 32m
£46–94
Ferry, train, fly to Kirkwall, bus, line 80 bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Gourock to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminal
5. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
6. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Sir George's Street Church
9h 58m
£247–613

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

28Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.3 mi
Duration: 10h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Thurso. 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 Union Street, then take the bus to Bank of Scotland. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Thurso via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 10h 40m.

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