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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Bradford is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Bradford is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Bradford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Bradford station. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Bradford?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Bradford Forster Square via Kilmarnock, Carlisle and Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Bradford?

The distance between Cairnryan and Bradford is 259 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bradford without a car is to bus and train via Preston which takes 8h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Cairnryan to Bradford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Bradford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Bradford train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Bradford?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bradford is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Bradford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Bradford train arrive?

Cairnryan to Bradford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Bradford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Bradford is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cairnryan to Bradford.

Where can I stay near Bradford?

There are 2590+ hotels available in Bradford.

Cairnryan to Bradford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to Bradford by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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Bus, train via Preston
best
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 Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
8h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
8h 41m
£41–76
Drive 206.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bradfordcar 206.8 mi
3h 58m
£51–73
Car ferry, train, fly
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 Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
7h 33m
£75–363
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 Shipleytrain
8h 47m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
9h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain
9h 37m
£114–216

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

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Distance: 257.4 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Bradford Forster Square via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Shipley in around 9h 37m.

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