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 line 585 bus and line 901 bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 3h 40m.

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 line 585 bus and line 901 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs £24 - £65.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Dunoon?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Dunoon is 52 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 585 bus and line 901 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs £24 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Isle of Arran to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 695+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Isle of Arran to Dunoon - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 585 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Dunoon by ferry, bus, or train

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

Ferry, line 585 bus, line 901 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Burnlea Road585
3. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Kempock Place901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 40m
£25–63
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
3h 59m
£34–71

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 51.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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 take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Hill Street, take the line 585 bus to Burnlea Road, walk to Crawford Street, take the line 901 bus to Kempock Place, 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, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Paisley Gilmour Street, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 3h 59m.

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