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 35m.

How far is it from Accrington to Cairnryan?

The distance between Accrington and Cairnryan is 298 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 which takes 7h 48m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 does the Accrington to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Accrington to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 218+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Accrington to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
7h 48m
£100–195
Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Cairnryancar 195.6 mi
3h 47m
£49–70
Train, bus via Carlisle
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 9m
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 35m

Accrington to Cairnryan by train and bus

4Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.9 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

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 35m.

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