Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Dunoon

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 12m
    £78–175

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 21m
    £30–55

  3. Drive 288.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Dunooncar car 288.3 mi
    5h 16m
    £71–102

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 52m
    £64–172

  5. Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    7h 21m
    £50–120

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 22m
    £76–210

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain 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
    5h 56m
    £72–182

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - 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
    7h 10m
    £90–236

Manchester to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Dunoon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester 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 Shudehill Interchange to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 21m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides