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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Cairnryan by train, bus, 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 Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 42m
    £77–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 38m
    £31–46

  3. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Bolton 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

  4. Drive  209.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Cairnryancar car 209.5 mi
    3h 46m
    £53–77

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    11h 13m
    £58–96

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  • Distance: 299.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 38m.

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