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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train
    8h 5m
    £86–179

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    10h 2m
    £28–43

  3. Drive  210.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Halifaxcar car 210.5 mi
    4h 9m
    £53–77

  4. Car ferry, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BHD - LBA
    8h 19m
    £72–378

  5. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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
    4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train
    8h 20m

  6. Bus, train via Carlisle #2

    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 Leedstrain train
    9h 35m

Cairnryan to Halifax by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Godley Bridge via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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