The average bus between Manchester and Cairnryan Port takes 12h 41m and the fastest bus takes 9h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cairnryan Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Cairnryan Port. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Port at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cairnryan Port station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Manchester to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Manchester and Cairnryan Port is 244.4 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 44m.
