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 bus and ferry which costs £60 - £140 and takes 7h 14m.

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 48m and costs £90 - £330.

How far is it from Portrush to Dunoon?

The distance between Portrush and Dunoon is 187 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 bus and bus and ferry and ferry which takes 12h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Portrush to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 714+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

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

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

Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
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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 15m
£59–148
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 20m
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
£79–235
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 20m
£66–197
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 48m
£92–327
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 Airport to 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 18m
£71–196
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 Airport to 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 14m
£62–137
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand 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
12h 22m
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Dunluce Avenue
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Great Victoria Street
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
12h 23m

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

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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 Antrim, walk to Antrim Depot, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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 Dunluce Avenue to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 12h 20m.

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