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How to get fromExeter to Dunoonby train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    9h 11m
    £75–348

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    14h 18m
    £36–107

  3. Drive 516.1 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Dunooncar car 516.1 mi
    8h 50m
    £125–180

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 40m
    £57–153

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    10h 28m
    £63–313

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    12h 32m
    £105–325

  7. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 2m
    £106–287

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 59m
    £76–193

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 56m
    £66–249

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 58m
    £146–401

  11. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 36m
    £78–241

Exeter to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Stafford, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 14h 18m.

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