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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton 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 57m
    £58–153

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange 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 34m
    £34–62

  3. Drive  275.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Dunooncar car 275.4 mi
    5h 4m
    £68–98

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 17m
    £66–195

  5. Line 125 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    9h 24m
    £40–80

  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
    6h 49m
    £77–219

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 1m
    £72–179

Bolton to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Bolton 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 Bolton Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 34m.

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