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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Chorley is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Chorley is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Chorley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Goring Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Chorley?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Chorley via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Chorley?

The distance between Cairnryan and Chorley is 215 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Chorley without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cairnryan to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Chorley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Chorley train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Chorley?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Chorley is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Chorley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Chorley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Chorley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Chorley is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Cairnryan to Chorley.

Where can I stay near Chorley?

There are 1115+ hotels available in Chorley.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Chorley by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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Bus, train
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
6h 56m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 5m
£37–121
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 6m
£107–210
Drive 200.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Chorleycar 200.9 mi
3h 32m
£49–71
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the carferry 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorleytrain
7h 4m
£77–366
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorleytrain
7h 39m
£73–360

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Chorley via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Goring Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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