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How to get fromCairnryan to Heyshamby bus, train, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    6h 51m
    £100–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    7h 27m
    £36–66

  3. Bus, train

    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 Lancastertrain train
    7h 3m

  4. Car ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    12h 30m
    £47–304

  5. Drive 175.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Heyshamcar car 175.9 mi
    3h 9m
    £43–62

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    7h 6m
    £110–202

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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Heysham via Larne, Port of Larne, and Isle of Man Douglas in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to School Road via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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