What is the cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon?

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon is to ferry and bus which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon?

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon is to fly and train and ferry which takes 3h 49m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Dunoon?

The distance between Port Ellen and Dunoon is 103 miles.

How do I travel from Port Ellen to Dunoon without a car?

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs £20 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 719+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Port Ellen to Dunoon - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train, ferry
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
3h 49m
£95–220
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochfyne Oyster Bar926
3. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Swimming Pool486
8h 21m
£21–69
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
2. Drive from Bus Terminal to Dunoon
6h 39m
£26–77

Port Ellen to Dunoon by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon.

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Distance: 102.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Port Ellen, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Dunoon. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) 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 Charlotte Street to Dunoon via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Bus Terminal in around 6h 39m.

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