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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Liverpool via Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Birkenhead?

The distance between Cairnryan and Birkenhead is 316 miles. The road distance is 224.7 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Cairnryan to Birkenhead?

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Birkenhead without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 1m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Cairnryan to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Birkenhead bus from?

Cairnryan to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Birkenhead is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Cairnryan to Birkenhead.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2645+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Cairnryan to Birkenhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairnryan to Birkenhead by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 1m
£116–204
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 22m
£49–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
9h 33m
Drive 223.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Birkenheadcar 223.4 mi
4h 20m
£55–79
Car ferry via Douglas
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 30m
£49–251
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
7h 2m
£70–340
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
6h 22m
£71–346
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
7h 25m
£69–359

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 314.5 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Liverpool via Belfast in around 11h 22m.

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