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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 47m
    £84–177

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    8h 16m
    £32–62

  3. Drive  290 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Dunooncar car 290 mi
    5h 19m
    £72–104

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 49m
    £65–184

  5. Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    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
    9h 16m
    £50–132

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain 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 19m
    £78–210

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain 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
    7h 36m
    £71–186

Greater Manchester to Dunoon by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Dunoon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Dunoon. However, you can take the bus to Chester Street, walk to Manchester Oxford Road, 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 Grandale Street to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 16m.

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