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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dunoon is to bus and ferry via Preston which costs £24 - £55 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dunoon is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Liverpool to Dunoon?

The distance between Liverpool and Dunoon is 257 miles. The road distance is 294.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Liverpool to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Dunoon is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Liverpool to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 722+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Dunoon by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
5h 19m
£36–154
Bus, ferry via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
9h 21m
£24–52
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
6h 12m
£37–59
Drive 292.5 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Dunoon292.5 mi
5h 16m
£72–103
Fly from Liverpool, ferry
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 44m
£74–202
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 28m
£71–169
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 10m
£54–171

Liverpool to Dunoon by train and ferry

153Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Dunoon.

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Distance: 255.6 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Dunoon. However, you can take the train to Preston, 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 Liverpool, Liverpool One to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 12m.

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