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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    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 3m

  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
    £29–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 10m
    £87–191

  4. Drive  195.6 mi

    1. Drive from Accrington to Cairnryancar car 195.6 mi
    3h 47m
    £49–70

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 18m

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  • Distance: 223.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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 10m. Alternatively, 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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