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 29m.

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 4h 18m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Dunoon?

The distance between Port Ellen and Dunoon is 133 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 29m and costs £13 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 797+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Port Ellen to Dunoon - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon by ferry, car, bus, plane, or train

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

Ferry, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Drive from Bus Terminal to Dunooncar
6h 39m
£26–78
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 29m
£14–68
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry
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
4h 18m
£102–235
Ferry, bus via Lochfyne Oyster Bar
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochfyne Oyster Barbus 926
3. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Morrisons Supermarketbus 486
8h 20m
£21–69
Fly to Campbeltown, drive
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane ILY - CAL
2. Drive from Campbeltown (CAL) to Dunooncar
11h 50m
£298–322

Port Ellen to Dunoon by bus and ferry

17Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Ellen to Dunoon.

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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 Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Bus Terminal, then drive to Dunoon. 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 29m.

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