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How to get fromAccrington to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Accrington to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 47m
    £77–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 48m
    £30–42

  3. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 13m

  4. Drive  195.6 mi

    1. Drive from Accrington to Cairnryancar car 195.6 mi
    3h 47m
    £50–72

Accrington to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Infant Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 48m.

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