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 £55 - £110 and takes 14h 9m.

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 30m and costs £55 - £210.

How far is it from Reading to Dunoon?

The distance between Reading and Dunoon is 424 miles. The road distance is 459.4 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 44m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m 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 14m to drive from Reading to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 730+ 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 Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
8h 44m
£66–276
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
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
13h 2m
£49–151
Drive 456.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Dunooncar 456.7 mi
8h 14m
£112–161
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
5h 54m
£117–325
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
14h 9m
£59–108
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 28m
£68–177
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 7m
£125–294
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
5h 30m
£58–207
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 24m
£91–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 57m
£134–336

Reading to Dunoon by train and ferry

60Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage 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 44m

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 Birmingham New Street, 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, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 13h 2m.

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