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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dunoon is to bus and train and ferry which costs £40 - £140 and takes 7h 55m.

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 28m 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 28m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 36m to drive from Chester to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 719+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Chester to Dunoon - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, plane, and bus

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

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 Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
5h 28m
£31–164
Drive 308.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dunooncar 308.5 mi
5h 36m
£75–107
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 9m
£70–169
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
7h 55m
£41–139
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 55m
£69–176
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
6h 7m
£62–149
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
6. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry
7h 26m
£83–184

Chester to Dunoon by train and ferry

147Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Dunoon.

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Distance: 265.3 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 drive from Chester to Dunoon in around 5h 36m.

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