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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £110 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Dunoon is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Windermere to Dunoon?

The distance between Windermere and Dunoon is 192 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Windermere to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Windermere to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Dunoon is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Windermere to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 730+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Windermere to Dunoon - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Dunoon by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 40m
£42–191
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
8h 22m
£30–104
Drive 215.6 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Dunooncar 215.6 mi
4h 11m
£53–76

Windermere to Dunoon by train and ferry

113Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Windermere to Dunoon.

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Distance: 191.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, 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 Bus Rail Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Carlisle, Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 22m.

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