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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dunoon is to ferry and bus which costs £20 - £60 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Dunoon is to ferry and drive and train which takes 3h 49m and costs £25 - £75.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Dunoon?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Dunoon is 75 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Dunoon without a car is to ferry and line 10 bus and train which takes 5h 49m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Isle of Arran to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 389+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Isle of Arran to Dunoon - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dunoon by ferry, car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, drive, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Drive from Troon Ferry Terminal to Irvine
3. Take the train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Street
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 49m
£26–72
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Ferry Terminal478
6h 13m
£20–57
Ferry, line 10 bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5h 49m
£38–87
Ferry, line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Street10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath StreetX76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Queen St to Gourock Rail Station901
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5h 54m
£29–78

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Dunoon.

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Distance: 74.1 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Dunoon. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 5h 49m.

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