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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Dunoon is to train and ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £170.

How far is it from Chester to Dunoon?

The distance between Chester and Dunoon is 267 miles. The road distance is 310.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Chester to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chester to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Dunoon is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Chester to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 714+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Chester to Dunoon - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester 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 Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5h 31m
£31–163
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
7h 16m
£41–65
Drive 308.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dunoon308.5 mi
5h 33m
£77–111
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 11m
£83–180
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
7h 50m
£45–149
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 57m
£83–186
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 9m
£71–170
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
6. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 3m
£77–179

Chester to Dunoon by train and ferry

137Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.3 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 Chester Bus Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 7h 16m.

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