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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Burnley 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 35m
    £80–166

  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 Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    8h 33m
    £31–46

  3. Drive  197.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Burnleycar car 197.8 mi
    3h 44m
    £49–71

  4. 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 57m
    £88–184

  5. 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
    8h 11m

  6. Bus, train via Carlisle #2

    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 Skiptontrain train
    10h 16m

Cairnryan to Burnley by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Mechanics Institute via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Burnley Manchester Road via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 57m.

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