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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dunoon is to fly and ferry which costs £50 - £190 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dunoon is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £190.

How far is it from Southampton to Dunoon?

The distance between Southampton and Dunoon is 395 miles. The road distance is 499.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 44m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Southampton to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Southampton to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Dunoon is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Southampton to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 460+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Southampton to Dunoon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Dunoon by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
4h 57m
£53–189
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton 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
9h 44m
£196–320
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
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
14h 37m
£88–219
Drive 496.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Dunooncar 496.2 mi
8h 45m
£122–175
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
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
6h 22m
£98–335
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h
£75–186
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
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 32m
£130–351
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 31m
£120–273
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
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 38m
£84–238
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
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
7h 30m
£125–339
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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
17h 7m
£61–250

Southampton to Dunoon by train and ferry

52Weekly Services

9h 44mAverage Duration

£196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.6 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 train from Southampton Central to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Wolverhampton, Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 9h 44m.

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