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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Crewe is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Crewe is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Crewe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Christadelphian Hall via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Crewe?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Crewe via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Crewe?

The distance between Cairnryan and Crewe is 258 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Crewe without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Cairnryan to Crewe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Crewe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Crewe train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Crewe?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Crewe is to train which takes 8h and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Crewe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Crewe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Crewe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Crewe is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cairnryan to Crewe.

Where can I stay near Crewe?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Crewe.

Cairnryan to Crewe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Crewe by bus, train, car ferry, car, 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 Crewetrain
7h 40m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
10h 47m
£42–76
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 Crewetrain
8h
£131–239
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 84
15h 10m
£54–147
Drive 247.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Crewecar 247.4 mi
4h 17m
£60–87
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, 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 Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
7h 34m
£76–365
Car ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
7h 33m
£79–360
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
6h 58m
£69–185
Car ferry, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
8h 9m
£70–349

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Distance: 256.3 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Crewe via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Christadelphian Hall via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 10h 47m.

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