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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 33m
    £166–297

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 45m
    £57–192

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre 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 21m
    £69–140

  4. Drive 470.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Dunooncar car 470.2 mi
    8h 38m
    £115–166

  5. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    11h 42m
    £198–350

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 36m
    £125–395

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 16m
    £123–417

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 45m
    £64–200

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 16m
    £100–245

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 15m
    £107–259

Ipswich to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 471.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Peterborough, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, 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 Cardinal Park Cinema to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 14h 21m.

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