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

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool 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
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4h 46m
    £32–146
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    7h 23m
    £25–45
  3. Drive 261.4 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Dunooncar261.4 mi
    4h 52m
    £64–92
  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLPL - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 12m
    £83–190
  5. Line 68 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sands to Bus Stationbus68
    2. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    8h 35m
    £25–45
  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeMAN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 15m
    £77–182
  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 41m
    £55–204

Blackpool to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Dunoon. However, you can 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 North Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 7h 23m.

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