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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    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 42m

  2. Drive 195.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cairnryancar car 195.5 mi
    3h 37m
    £48–69

  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
    £107–222

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 50m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 6m

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  • Distance: 223.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North 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 Abingdon Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 50m.

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