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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £150 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dunoon is to train and fly and ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £220.

How far is it from Poole to Dunoon?

The distance between Poole and Dunoon is 429 miles. The road distance is 509.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 4m and costs £70 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Poole to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poole to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dunoon is 509 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Poole to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 721+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Poole to Dunoon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Dunoon by train, plane, 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 to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 4m
£60–220
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
12h 54m
£51–277
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
11h 4m
£72–407
Drive 506.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Dunoon506.1 mi
9h 10m
£124–179
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 33m
£108–319
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 31m
£114–250
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 49m
£83–229
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 41m
£78–254
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
14h 4m
£62–149

Poole to Dunoon by bus, train, and ferry

65Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.9 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 Seldown Coach Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 11h 4m.

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