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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 358 / ...
    7h 24m
    £78–162

  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 55m

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    14h 15m
    £73–173

  5. Drive  196.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cairnryan Stena Terminalcar car 196.5 mi
    3h 40m
    £49–70

Blackpool to Cairnryan Stena Terminal by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

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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