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 £35 - £70 and takes 9h 21m.

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 Ferry Terminal and arriving at Godley Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

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 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry 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 9h 21m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Halifax bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Halifax bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 2519+ hotels available in Halifax.

Cairnryan to Halifax - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 7 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 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
9h 21m
£37–68
Drive 210.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Halifaxcar 210.5 mi
4h 9m
£53–76
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 4m
£72–369
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
4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
8h 26m
£103–218
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 Keighleytrain
9h 53m
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 6m
£80–381

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Godley Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 21m. 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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