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

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn 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
    7h 46m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 2m
    £44–93

  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
    7h 49m
    £84–178

  4. Drive  198.6 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Cairnryancar car 198.6 mi
    3h 33m
    £50–73

  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
    7h 55m

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  • Distance: 218.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Old Pier via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 2m.

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