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How to get fromCairnryan to Birkenheadby train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Birkenhead by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    8h 4m
    £120–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    9h 7m
    £45–82

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    11h 22m
    £48–131

  4. Drive 223.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Birkenheadcar car 223.4 mi
    4h 21m
    £55–79

  5. Train via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    8h 27m
    £119–224

  6. Car ferry via Douglas

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    11h 30m
    £49–251

  7. Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    7h 4m
    £65–345

  8. Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    6h 23m
    £71–356

  9. Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    7h 21m
    £68–370

Cairnryan to Birkenhead by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Liverpool Lime Street via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 7m.

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