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How to get fromCairnryan to Blackburnby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Blackburn by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    7h 2m
    £76–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 53m
    £28–56

  3. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    7h 17m

  4. Drive  198.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackburncar car 198.6 mi
    3h 33m
    £49–71

  5. Train

    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 Prestontrain train
    7h 23m
    £84–178

  6. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 23m
    £50–88

Cairnryan to Blackburn by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Blackburn via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Strawberry Bank via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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