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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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
    6h 7m
    £121–411

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall St 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 57m
    £34–63

  3. Drive 362.7 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Dunooncar car 362.7 mi
    6h 24m
    £89–128

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 50m
    £40–151

  5. Train, ferry via Wigan

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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
    6h 32m
    £78–328

  6. Bus, ferry via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham 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
    10h 12m
    £43–68

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - 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
    5h 53m
    £53–196

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

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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 43m
    £85–227

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

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain 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
    6h 43m
    £131–375

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

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain 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
    7h 3m
    £124–402

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

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 54m
    £95–278

Birmingham to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Dunoon. However, you can 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 Newhall St to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 57m.

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