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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunoon to Preston 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
    4h 10m
    £54–153

  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 Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 45m
    £26–104

  3. Drive 257.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dunoon to Prestoncar car 257.3 mi
    4h 41m
    £63–90

  4. Ferry, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 40m
    £76–204

  5. Ferry, bus, line 41 bus

    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 Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Gt Georges Streetbus bus 40C / ...
    8h 22m
    £45–102

  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 Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 12m
    £76–223

Dunoon to Preston by ferry and train

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dunoon to Preston. However, you can take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kempock Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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