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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Dunoon is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £120 and takes 6h 33m.

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 40m and costs £80 - £310.

How far is it from Portrush to Dunoon?

The distance between Portrush and Dunoon is 211 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 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Portrush to Dunoon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 705+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

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

Drive, ferry, train
best
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
8h
£69–291
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 24m
£55–152
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
12h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunooncar
6h 33m
£79–120
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus 585
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
12h 14m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 29m
£63–196
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h 22m
£72–192
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h 18m
£68–148
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portrush to Colerainetrain
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
5h 40m
£84–306

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: 209.5 mi
Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Dunoon. However, you can drive to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, drive 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 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 12m.

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