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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dunoon is to bus and ferry which costs £17 - £65 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dunoon is to train and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs £23 - £130.

How far is it from Preston to Dunoon?

The distance between Preston and Dunoon is 222 miles. The road distance is 258.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dunoon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs £23 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Preston to Dunoon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Preston to Dunoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dunoon is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Preston to Dunoon.

Where can I stay near Dunoon?

There are 708+ hotels available in Dunoon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
4h 16m
£24–129
Bus, ferry
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
6h 41m
£18–62
Drive 257.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dunoon257.2 mi
4h 39m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 19m
£79–181
Bus, ferry via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Queen St to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
7h 45m
£33–64
Train to Liverpool, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
7h 8m
£92–201
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston 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
7h 5m
£56–185

Preston to Dunoon by train and ferry

168Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, and Gourock Ferry Terminal in around 6h 41m.

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