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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Windermere is to ferry and bus and train via Carlisle which costs £26 - £70 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Dunoon to Windermere?

The distance between Dunoon and Windermere is 196 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Windermere without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Dunoon to Windermere, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Windermere is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Dunoon to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3196+ hotels available in Windermere.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Dunoon to Windermere 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 Waterloo Lane901
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
5h 20m
£32–79
Ferry, bus, train via Carlisle
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 Halston Hotel
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 57m
£27–66
Drive 215.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Windermere215.7 mi
4h 7m
£53–77

Dunoon to Windermere by ferry, bus, and train

104Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunoon to Windermere.

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Windermere. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Kempock Place, take the bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Windermere via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 57m.

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