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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dunoon is to bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dunoon is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Inverness to Dunoon?

The distance between Inverness and Dunoon is 211 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 14m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Inverness to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Inverness to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dunoon is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Inverness to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 799+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness 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 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
5h 14m
£92–176
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 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
6h 12m
£24–47
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
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
5h 43m
£25–44
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dunooncar 170.6 mi
3h 37m
£42–61
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
5h 48m
£95–214

Inverness to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

37Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Dunoon.

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Distance: 209.3 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness 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 Inverness Union Street to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 5h 43m.

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