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

The cheapest way to get from Dunoon to Manchester is to ferry and bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunoon to Manchester is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Dunoon to Manchester?

The distance between Dunoon and Manchester is 253 miles. The road distance is 289.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunoon to Manchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 23m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Dunoon to Manchester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dunoon to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunoon to Manchester is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Dunoon to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3477+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Dunoon to Manchester 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 TerminalCm1
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road
5h 23m
£39–129
Ferry, bus
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 Shudehill Interchange
6h 17m
£24–54
Drive 288.2 mi
1. Drive from Dunoon to Manchester288.2 mi
5h 12m
£71–103
Ferry, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
5h 32m
£71–154
Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
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 Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
7h 56m
£39–69
Ferry, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 37m
£76–183
Ferry, 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 International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 49m
£62–178

Dunoon to Manchester by ferry and train

190Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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 17m.

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