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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £12 - £26 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £22 - £35.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Dunoon?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Dunoon is 52 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 2h 33m and costs £14 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Dunoon is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kilmarnock to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 730+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Kilmarnock to Dunoon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon by bus, train, ferry, 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.

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus X71 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2h 33m
£14–42
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
3h 24m
£12–26
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2h 46m
£16–47
Drive 92.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Dunooncar 92.9 mi
2h 1m
£23–33

Kilmarnock to Dunoon by bus, train, and ferry

162Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon.

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Distance: 52.1 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Dunoon. However, you can take the bus to Waterloo Lane, 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 train from Kilmarnock to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 2h 46m.

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