What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon is to ferry and bus which costs £10 - £45 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £23 - £55.

How far is it from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon?

The distance between Isle of Arran (Island) and Dunoon is 45 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £10 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 708+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon by 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry TerminalCm2
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Swimming Pool478
4h 50m
£10–42
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Drive from Tarbert to Dunoon
3h 7m
£23–52

Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon by ferry and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon.

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Distance: 44.4 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran (Island), Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran (Island) to Dunoon. However, you can take the ferry to Tarbert, take the ferry to Portavadie Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Swimming Pool. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Dunoon via Tarbert in around 3h 7m.

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