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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Little Germany W and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bradford Forster Square and arriving at Stranraer via Shipley, Carlisle and Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Bradford to Cairnryan?

The distance between Bradford and Cairnryan is 260 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus via Preston which takes 8h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Bradford to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Cairnryan bus from?

Bradford to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Cairnryan train from?

Bradford to Cairnryan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Shipley station.

Train or bus from Bradford to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Bradford to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Bradford to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Bradford to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bradford to Cairnryan train arrive?

Bradford to Cairnryan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Bradford to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Cairnryan is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Bradford to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 220+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Bradford to Cairnryan - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bradford to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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Train, bus via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 39m
Drive 207 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bradford to Cairnryancar 207 mi
3h 57m
£51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 50m
Fly, train, car ferry
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
7h 39m
£78–355
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
10h 19m
£114–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 31m

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Distance: 258.2 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Little Germany W to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bradford Forster Square to Old Pier via Shipley, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 19m.

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