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 2h 43m.

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 54 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 train and ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m 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 718+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Kilmarnock to Dunoon - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon by train, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
2h 32m
£21–35
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath StreetX76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Renfield Street to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
2h 43m
£12–26
Drive 92.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Dunoon92.9 mi
2h 1m
£23–33

Kilmarnock to Dunoon by train and ferry

217Weekly Services

2h 32mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Dunoon.

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Distance: 54.1 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Dunoon. However, you can take the train 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 Kilmarnock Bus Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bath Street, Renfield Street, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 2h 43m.

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