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How to get fromBlackburn with Darwen to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn with Darwen 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 15m

  2. Drive 205.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackburn with Darwen to Cairnryancar car 205.6 mi
    3h 40m
    £50–72

  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 23m
    £112–222

  4. 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 52m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 25m

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Map of how to get from Blackburn with Darwen to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Blackburn with Darwen, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Darwen to Old Pier via Blackburn, Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwen Cemetery 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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