Dunoon travel guide

Dunoon Tourism | Dunoon Guide

You're Going to Love Dunoon

With a population of 7 981, Dunoon is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunoon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunoon

Dunoon in November
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunoon in November
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunoon

Plane

Although Dunoon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 32 km from Dunoon. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunoon, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunoon to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunoon is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Dunoon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunoon, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Dunoon takes 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

Although Dunoon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 32 km from Dunoon. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunoon, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunoon to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunoon is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Dunoon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunoon, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Dunoon takes 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Dunoon

Airlines serving Dunoon

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunoon

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunoon

Most booked hotels in Dunoon

The Whistlefield Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Inverkip Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Park Hotel Dunoon
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Selborne Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£60+
The Argyll Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£85+
Royal Marine Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£73+

Hiring a car in Dunoon

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dunoon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dunoon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71.