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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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  1. Train

    best
    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 21m
    £85–182

  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 Ukn30 / ...
    7h 59m
    £42–70

  3. Bus, train

    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 Boltontrain train
    7h 35m

  4. Drive  209.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Boltoncar car 209.4 mi
    3h 46m
    £53–77

  5. Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    7h 9m
    £60–150

  6. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    7h
    £70–356

Cairnryan to Bolton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 59m.

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