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 via Ayr which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 51m.

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 27m 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 35m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 27m to drive from Portpatrick to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 441+ 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 Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
5h 35m
£51–101
Bus, ferry via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus 585
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
7h 51m
£22–40
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
6h 46m
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Dunooncar 163.2 mi
3h 27m
£41–59
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
6h 1m
£56–109

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

35Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Dunoon.

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Distance: 123.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 46m.

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