What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Accrington to Cairnryan?

The distance between Accrington and Cairnryan is 225 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 8h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Accrington to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Cairnryan bus from?

Accrington to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Cairnryan train from?

Accrington to Cairnryan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Accrington to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Accrington to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Accrington to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Accrington to Cairnryan train arrive?

Accrington to Cairnryan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Cairnryan is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Accrington to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 220+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Accrington to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 2m
Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Cairnryancar 195.6 mi
3h 47m
£48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 13m
£106–217
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 25m

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Distance: 223.5 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Accrington to Old Pier via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 25m.

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