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

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There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 43m
    £30–47

  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 3m
    £90–196

  4. Drive  198 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Cairnryancar car 198 mi
    3h 44m
    £50–72

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 30m

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  • Distance: 229.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road 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 Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 43m.

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