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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Dunoon is to train and fly and ferry which costs £55 - £160 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Dunoon is to train and fly and ferry which takes 5h 35m and costs £85 - £330.

How far is it from Portrush to Dunoon?

The distance between Portrush and Dunoon is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Dunoon without a car is to train and car ferry and bus and ferry which takes 9h 56m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Portrush to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 721+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Portrush to Dunoon - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Portrush to Dunoon by train, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or plane

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

Train, car ferry, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
9h 56m
£82–131
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 3m
£59–152
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
11h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunoon
6h 35m
£79–125
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lane218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
12h 7m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 7m
£66–196
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portrush to Coleraine
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 35m
£87–326
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 34m
£67–196
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 29m
£61–137

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Portrush to Dunoon.

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Distance: 227.2 mi
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Yorkgate, take the taxi to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, 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 Metropole to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Kempock Place, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 11h 55m.

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