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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Warrington Bank Quay

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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
    5h 41m
    £88–161

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    7h 46m
    £48–86

  3. Drive  308.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Dunooncar car 308.5 mi
    5h 37m
    £76–110

  4. Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 48m
    £73–216

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
    7h 10m
    £87–159

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester 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 21m
    £82–229

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 29m
    £63–164

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 40m
    £81–221

Chester to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 Chester Bus Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 7h 46m.

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