What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Dunoon?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Dunoon is to line 125 bus and bus and ferry which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Dunoon?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Dunoon is to train and ferry which takes 4h 58m and costs £30 - £150.

How far is it from Bolton to Dunoon?

The distance between Bolton and Dunoon is 242 miles. The road distance is 277 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Dunoon without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 58m and costs £30 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Dunoon?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Bolton to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bolton to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Dunoon is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Bolton to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 713+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Bolton to Dunoon - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 125 bus, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
4h 58m
£34–149
Line 125 bus, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Station125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
8h 29m
£22–50
Drive 275.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Dunoon275.4 mi
5h 1m
£68–98
Fly from Manchester Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 4m
£67–158
Line 125 bus, bus, ferry via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Station125
2. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
8h 35m
£25–45
Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 39m
£75–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 59m
£61–268

Bolton to Dunoon by train and ferry

224Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bolton to Dunoon.

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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 Noel Street to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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