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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon is to bus and ferry via Clackmannan which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Dunoon is 101 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry via Glasgow which takes 3h 28m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Dunoon is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 729+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Kirkcaldy to Dunoon - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcaldy 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
3h 28m
£34–56
Bus, ferry via Clackmannan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stance A to North Approach Roadbus X27
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 39m
£16–32
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 10m
£17–47
Drive 122.1 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Dunooncar 122.1 mi
2h 43m
£30–43
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket 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
4h 2m
£29–62

Kirkcaldy to Dunoon by train, foot, and ferry

252Weekly Services

3h 28mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon.

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Distance: 100.3 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcaldy to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, 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 Kirkcaldy to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 4h 10m.

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