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

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There are 9 ways to get from Plymouth to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Lancaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster 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
    10h 29m
    £197–324

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point 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
    15h 27m
    £67–123

  3. Drive  558.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Dunooncar car 558.6 mi
    9h 33m
    £138–199

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    6h 45m
    £97–225

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley 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
    10h 31m
    £203–334

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    11h 28m
    £279–421

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    8h 4m
    £114–277

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - 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 48m
    £138–371

  9. Train, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    2. Take the train from Par to Newquaytrain train
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NQY - GLA
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 3m
    £105–277

Plymouth to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Lancaster, 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 Plymouth Coach Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 15h 27m.

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