What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Bolton to Cairnryan?

The distance between Bolton and Cairnryan is 233 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Bolton to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Cairnryan bus from?

Bolton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Noel Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Cairnryan train from?

Bolton to Cairnryan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Bolton to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Bolton to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Bolton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Cairnryan train arrive?

Bolton to Cairnryan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Cairnryan is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Bolton to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 216+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Bolton to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 125 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 27m
Drive 209.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Cairnryancar 209.5 mi
3h 46m
£52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 3m
£111–219
Line 125 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 50m

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 3m. 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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