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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dunoon is to bus and ferry via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dunoon is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Manchester to Dunoon?

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

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 16m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Manchester to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dunoon is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Manchester to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 722+ hotels available in Dunoon.

Manchester to Dunoon - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 16m
£35–152
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange 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
6h 17m
£24–58
Drive 288.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dunoon288.3 mi
5h 13m
£71–102
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 47m
£68–154
Bus, ferry via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57
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 22m
£25–43
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
6h 17m
£79–181
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
5h 58m
£61–251
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
5. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 20m
£67–261

Manchester to Dunoon by train and ferry

224Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Dunoon.

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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 17m.

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