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 which costs £29 - £110 and takes 8h 21m.

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 9m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Dunoon to Windermere?

The distance between Dunoon and Windermere is 192 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 train which takes 4h 43m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 9m to drive from Dunoon to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3284+ 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, 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 Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 43m
£43–191
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 Glasgow to Carlislebus
8h 21m
£30–104
Drive 215.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Windermerecar 215.8 mi
4h 9m
£53–76

Dunoon to Windermere by ferry and train

112Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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 Gourock, take the train 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 St Mary's Church via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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