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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £16 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Dunoon is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Sunderland to Dunoon?

The distance between Sunderland and Dunoon is 205 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 9m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Sunderland to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Dunoon is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Sunderland to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 719+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Sunderland to Dunoon - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5h 9m
£35–133
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
6h 56m
£17–41
Drive 236.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Dunoon236.7 mi
4h 36m
£59–84
Fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 4m
£75–143
Bus, ferry via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
7h 27m
£25–49
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
8h 23m
£45–182

Sunderland to Dunoon by train and ferry

78Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Dunoon.

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Distance: 203.6 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, 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 bus from Sunderland Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 56m.

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