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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Dunoon is to train and ferry which takes 3h 10m and costs £23 - £70.

How far is it from Penrith to Dunoon?

The distance between Penrith and Dunoon is 150 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 10m and costs £23 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Penrith to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Penrith to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Dunoon is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Penrith to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 702+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Penrith 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 Penrith North Lakes 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
3h 10m
£24–66
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket 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 44m
£17–35
Drive 188.2 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Dunooncar 188.2 mi
3h 36m
£47–67

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penrith to Dunoon.

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Distance: 149 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Penrith 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 Booth's Supermarket to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 4h 44m.

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