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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £140 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dunoon is to train and fly and ferry which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £230.

How far is it from Reading to Dunoon?

The distance between Reading and Dunoon is 424 miles. The road distance is 458.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 33m and costs £65 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Reading to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Reading to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Dunoon is 459 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Reading to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 722+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Reading to Dunoon - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
8h 33m
£66–404
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
10h 54m
£64–184
Drive 456.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Dunoon456.3 mi
8h 9m
£112–161
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 22m
£100–292
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
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 50m
£79–135
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h
£72–180
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 7m
£70–226
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 49m
£111–333
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 1m
£73–213
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - 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
6h 36m
£99–292

Reading to Dunoon by train and ferry

56Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Dunoon.

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Distance: 421.5 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Stafford, take the train 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 train from Reading to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Birmingham New Street, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 10h 54m.

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