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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunoon is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dunoon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dunoon is 78 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 2h 42m and costs £29 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunoon is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 722+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Edinburgh to Dunoon - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dunoon by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
2h 42m
£30–100
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 39m
£12–40
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 30m
£18–33
Drive 119.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dunoon119.7 mi
2h 35m
£30–43
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 12m
£25–100

Edinburgh to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

252Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Dunoon.

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk 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 Princes Street to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 30m.

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