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

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Dunoon by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston 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
    4h 14m
    £54–130

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 41m
    £30–68

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 28m
    £42–82

  4. Drive  257.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Dunooncar car 257.2 mi
    4h 42m
    £65–94

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 22m
    £77–226

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain 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
    7h 11m
    £78–227

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston 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
    7h 25m
    £66–176

Preston to Dunoon by train and ferry

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Dunoon. However, you can 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 Bus Station to Dunoon Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Hamilton Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Gourock, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 28m.

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