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How to get fromDunoon to Manchesterby ferry, train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    5h
    £40–159

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    6h 16m
    £24–64

  3. Drive 288.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dunoon to Manchestercar car 288.3 mi
    5h 15m
    £71–103

  4. Ferry, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    5h 25m
    £66–164

  5. Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    7h 48m
    £37–69

  6. Ferry, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 19m
    £74–193

  7. Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 27m
    £50–163

Dunoon to Manchester by ferry and train

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Manchester. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Manchester Oxford Road. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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