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

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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    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 55m
    £87–184

  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 41m
    £31–46

  3. Drive  197.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Burnleycar car 197.8 mi
    3h 44m
    £50–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 59m
    £85–183

  5. Bus, train via Preston

    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 10m

  6. 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 Skiptontrain train
    10h 16m

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  • Distance: 318.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Mechanics Institute via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 41m.

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