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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Burnley is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Burnley is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Burnley?

The distance between Cairnryan and Burnley is 304 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Burnley without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 30m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Cairnryan to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Burnley bus from?

Cairnryan to Burnley bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Burnley train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Burnley?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Burnley is to Bus which takes 8h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Burnley bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Burnley bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Burnley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Burnley is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cairnryan to Burnley.

Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Burnley.

Cairnryan to Burnley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Burnley by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
7h 30m
£103–199
Drive 197.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Burnleycar 197.8 mi
3h 44m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 42m
Train
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 55m
£113–220
Bus, train via Carlisle
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
8h 10m
Bus, train via Carlisle #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 train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
10h 16m

Cairnryan to Burnley by bus and train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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 42m. 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 55m.

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