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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Exeter is to ferry and bus via Bristol which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Exeter is to ferry and fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs £40 - £160.

How far is it from Dunoon to Exeter?

The distance between Dunoon and Exeter is 428 miles. The road distance is 519.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Exeter without a car is to ferry and train via Crewe which takes 10h 19m and costs £85 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Dunoon to Exeter, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Exeter is 519 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Dunoon to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1365+ hotels available in Exeter.

Dunoon to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Dunoon to Exeter by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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

Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5h 50m
£44–158
Ferry, bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Station901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
12h 54m
£39–97
Ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
10h 19m
£89–349
Drive 516.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Exeter516.4 mi
8h 44m
£127–183
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
6h 16m
£103–261
Ferry, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 13m
£53–172
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
7h 42m
£80–255
Ferry to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
8h 18m
£76–257
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davids
11h 24m
£133–324
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Station901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
15h 50m
£43–109

Dunoon to Exeter by ferry and train

49Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Exeter. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Exeter St Davids via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 19m.

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