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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Bolton is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Bolton via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Bolton?

The distance between Cairnryan and Bolton is 318 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Cairnryan to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Bolton bus from?

Cairnryan to Bolton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Bolton train from?

Cairnryan to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Bolton?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bolton is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Bolton bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Bolton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Bolton train arrive?

Cairnryan to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Bolton is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cairnryan to Bolton.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3626+ hotels available in Bolton.

Cairnryan to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Bolton by train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
7h 22m
£106–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 10m
£39–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Boltontrain
7h 34m
Drive 209.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Boltoncar 209.4 mi
3h 46m
£52–74
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the carferry 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
6h 42m
£72–368
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
7h 18m
£68–352

Cairnryan to Bolton by bus, foot, and train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.9 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Bolton via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 10m.

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