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How to get fromBlackpool to Cairnryan Stena Terminalby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Cairnryan Stena Terminal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 26m
    £51–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station 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 53m
    £26–36

  3. Train, bus via Carlisle

    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 54m

  4. Drive  196.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cairnryan Stena Terminalcar car 196.5 mi
    3h 40m
    £50–72

  5. 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 57m
    £86–181

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 358 / ...
    10h 40m
    £55–86

Blackpool to Cairnryan Stena Terminal by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ferry Terminal via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 53m.

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