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 £13 - £70 and takes 8h 12m.

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 51m and costs £100 - £240.

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 12m and costs £13 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 467+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon by plane, train, ferry, 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)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
3h 51m
£102–237
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie Ferry Terminalferry Cm2
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus 478
8h 12m
£14–68
Ferry, bus via Front Street
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus 926
3. Take the bus from Front Street to Swimming Poolbus 486
8h 21m
£21–68

Port Ellen to Dunoon by bus and ferry

32Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon.

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Distance: 102.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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 Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Portavadie Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 12m.

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