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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 23m

  2. Drive 209.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Cairnryancar car 209.5 mi
    3h 46m
    £52–74

  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
    8h 7m
    £106–219

  4. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from York Street to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 49m
    £67–352

  5. Line 125 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 50m

  6. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 42m
    £72–368

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Old Pier via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 50m.

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