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

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There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    9h 26m
    £189–335

  2. Bus, ferry via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    14h 4m
    £55–120

  3. Drive 516.1 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Dunooncar car 516.1 mi
    8h 51m
    £126–182

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 46m
    £78–198

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
    10h 28m
    £307–442

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    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
    15h 11m
    £95–237

  7. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 18m
    £116–362

  8. Fly Exeter to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane EXT - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 19m
    £102–237

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h
    £95–253

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 51m
    £128–242

  11. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 35m
    £101–296

Exeter to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 Exeter to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 14h 4m.

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