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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Halifax is to Bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Halifax is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Godley Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Halifax?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Halifax via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Halifax?

The distance between Cairnryan and Halifax is 251 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Halifax without a car is to bus and train via Preston which takes 8h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cairnryan to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Halifax bus from?

Cairnryan to Halifax bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Halifax train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Halifax?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Halifax is to Bus which takes 10h 2m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £90 - £200 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Halifax bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Halifax bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Halifax train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Halifax?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Halifax is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Cairnryan to Halifax.

Where can I stay near Halifax?

There are 2528+ hotels available in Halifax.

Cairnryan to Halifax - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairnryan to Halifax by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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Bus, train via Preston
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
4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
8h 20m
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
10h 2m
£27–43
Drive 210.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Halifaxcar 210.5 mi
4h 9m
£53–76
Car ferry, train, 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
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
8h 9m
£77–368
Train via Ayr
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
4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
8h 26m
£94–197
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
8h 30m
£92–196
Bus, train
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 Leedstrain
9h 33m
Car ferry, train, fly to Leeds Bradford International 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
8h 13m
£72–378

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

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Halifax via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 8h 26m.

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