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How to get fromBlackpool to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4h 57m
    £58–140

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    8h 19m
    £30–52

  3. Drive  261.4 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Dunooncar car 261.4 mi
    4h 55m
    £65–94

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 44m
    £84–241

  5. Bus, ferry via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    9h 13m
    £38–68

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 43m
    £84–237

Blackpool to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Preston, 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 North Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 19m.

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