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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Chester is to ferry and bus and train which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £120.

How far is it from Dunoon to Chester?

The distance between Dunoon and Chester is 267 miles. The road distance is 310.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Chester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 37m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Dunoon to Chester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Chester is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Dunoon to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dunoon to Chester by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
5h 37m
£95–176
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
8h 22m
£41–141
Drive 308.9 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Chestercar 308.9 mi
5h 36m
£77–111
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 7m
£82–199
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
8h 4m
£96–177
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 59m
£68–192
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 48m
£68–167
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
5. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
6. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 52m
£75–174

Dunoon to Chester by ferry and train

148Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunoon to Chester.

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Distance: 265.3 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Chester. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Chester via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 22m.

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