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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Dunoon is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Dunoon?

The distance between Portpatrick and Dunoon is 124 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry via Ayr which takes 5h 21m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Portpatrick to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Dunoon is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Portpatrick to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 698+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Portpatrick to Dunoon - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick 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 via Ayr
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5h 21m
£37–51
Bus, ferry via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Elder Avenue360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Ayr Bus Station58 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
7h 26m
£22–42
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
6h 15m
£23–40
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Dunoon163.2 mi
3h 26m
£41–59
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5h 47m
£23–44

Portpatrick to Dunoon by bus, foot, train, and ferry

35Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 123.6 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Dunoon. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train 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 South Crescent to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 15m.

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