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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Dunoon is to bus and ferry via Inverness which costs £50 - £95 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Dunoon is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Thurso to Dunoon?

The distance between Thurso and Dunoon is 337 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Dunoon without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Thurso to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Thurso to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Dunoon is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Thurso to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 718+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Thurso to Dunoon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Dunoon by bus, ferry, train, 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.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
9h 10m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
10h 36m
£45–135
Drive 276.3 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Dunoon276.3 mi
5h 53m
£68–98
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)INV - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
10h 30m
£101–269
Bus, ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationM10
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
9h 43m
£52–92
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
10h 22m
£60–122
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
8h 23m
£220–498

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

25Weekly Planes

4h 26mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Dunoon.

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Distance: 334.9 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thurso to Dunoon. However, you can take the bus to Union Street, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Gourock Rail Station, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 10h 36m.

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