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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Blackpool 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
    6h 49m
    £78–163

  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 Underpassbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus bus 42
    8h 21m
    £25–35

  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 4m

  4. Drive  195.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpoolcar car 195.4 mi
    3h 37m
    £49–70

  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 10m
    £86–181

  6. Bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abingdon Streetbus bus 42
    9h 25m
    £44–76

Cairnryan to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Blackpool North via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to North Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 8h 21m.

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