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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £15 - £40 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Dunoon is to train and ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £85.

How far is it from Durham to Dunoon?

The distance between Durham and Dunoon is 217 miles. The road distance is 234.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Durham to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Durham to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Dunoon is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Durham to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 730+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 29m
£61–82
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
8h 14m
£15–38
Bus, ferry via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
8h 13m
£25–50
Drive 232.9 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Dunooncar 232.9 mi
4h 32m
£57–83
Fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 52m
£61–143
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 40m
£53–90
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h 57m
£49–202

Durham to Dunoon by train and ferry

14Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Dunoon.

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Distance: 215.3 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Haymarket John Dobson Street, Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm, Newcastle Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 13m.

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