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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lancashire 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 56m
    £58–147

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
    7h 42m
    £31–68

  3. Drive  257.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lancashire to Dunooncar car 257.6 mi
    4h 56m
    £64–93

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 13m
    £72–206

  5. Bus, ferry via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    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 10m
    £37–75

  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 43m
    £83–222

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 1m
    £80–200

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston 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 41m
    £71–178

Lancashire to Dunoon by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Lancashire to Dunoon. However, you can take the line 280 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk 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 Wheatley Farm to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 7h 42m.

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