There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via York
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
10h 9m£149–282Drive 312.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegnesscar 312.7 mi
6h 9m£78–113Bus
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
18h 13m£88–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
12h 17mTrain
- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
13h 36m£168–264Bus, train via Carlisle
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
14h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Butlins via Buchanan Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Skegness via Kilmarnock, Carlisle and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Butlins Skegness is 477 miles. The road distance is 314.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness without a car is to bus and train via York which takes 10h 9m and costs £140 - £290.
It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness is to bus which takes 18h 13m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £270 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Butlins Skegness, England?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Butlins Skegness via Buchanan Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 18h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Butlins Skegness via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Grantham, Skegness, Lincolnshire Imp Cafe, and Butlins in around 13h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness is 315 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Cairnryan to Butlins Skegness.
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